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NRU 871W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

4,886 mi
Last recorded4,886 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRU 871W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 4,886 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drivers seat difficult to move fore and aft

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear oil leak rear axle seal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel near limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leak front hub seals

park brake efficiency near limit

Fail 14 Oct 2019 4,886 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drivers seat difficult to move fore and aft

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear oil leak rear axle seal

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel near limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leak front hub seals

park brake efficiency near limit

Pass 24 Oct 2018 4,771 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 4,206 miles

Central Front seat has no seat belt fitted - not required for this year

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis leg by shock absorber mount has split (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 3,941 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

exhaust centre bracket worn

Pass 22 Oct 2015 3,856 miles

exhaust centre mount worn

nearside rear back plate damp

oil on both front swivles

Pass 28 Oct 2014 3,506 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNT LOOSE

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OIL ON NEAR SIDE REAR BACK PLATE

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 3,506 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNT LOOSE

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OIL ON NEAR SIDE REAR BACK PLATE

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 3,505 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust centre mount loose

nearside front body mount correded

oil on both swivels

oil on nearside rear back plate

Pass 30 Oct 2013 3,314 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 2,616 miles

ADV FRONT PROP BOOT SPLIT

EXHAUST CENTRE CLAMP LOOSE

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 2,615 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

ADV FRONT PROP BOOT SPLIT

EXHAUST CENTRE CLAMP LOOSE

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 2,135 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 2,135 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 98,601 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 98,587 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

all rear seat back rests insecure

all rear seat insecure to floor

rear brake hose covered in oil

Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,997 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 93,330 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 90,929 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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NRU 871W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NRU 871W, 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 NRU 871W registered?

NRU 871W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1981.

Is NRU 871W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRU 871W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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