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OAW 56P

1976 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,224 mi
Last recorded22,224 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAW 56P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 22,224 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 21,837 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,752 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,388 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,233 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 21,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,999 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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OAW 56P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 48,070 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 OAW 56P, 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 50 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 OAW 56P registered?

OAW 56P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is OAW 56P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAW 56P shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OAW 56P have outstanding finance?

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