MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,653 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
all 4 tyres perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
1st depression excessive travel
cracks on side walls o/s front & n/s rear
vehicle not clean
FRONT PROPSHAFT HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN SLIDING JOINT
OIL LEAK FROM HAND BRAKE DRUM
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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OAV 486W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OAV 486W, 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.
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What year was OAV 486W registered?
OAV 486W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is OAV 486W safe to buy?
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