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NPF 161W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,214 mi
Last recorded52,214 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPF 161W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2007 52,214 miles

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,646 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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NPF 161W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPF 161W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NPF 161W?

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What year was NPF 161W registered?

NPF 161W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is NPF 161W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPF 161W shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NPF 161W have outstanding finance?

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