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NPR 46W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,985 mi
Last recorded93,985 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPR 46W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 93,985 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2008 93,954 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 93,782 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 93,453 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 93,439 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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NPR 46W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPR 46W, 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

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What year was NPR 46W registered?

NPR 46W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1981.

Is NPR 46W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPR 46W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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