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OFH 341W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,988 mi
Last recorded63,988 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFH 341W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2022 63,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Bulkhead around brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to bulk head around body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead and floor around body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 62,508 miles

Exhaust middle section knocking against chassis

Front Tyres perished

Front seat belt top mounting brackets positioned low

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyres perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant cap missing

o/s front bump stop missing

rear bump stops missing

sump well corroded and damaged

swivel joints damp

Fail 2 May 2018 62,508 miles

Central Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back missing (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust middle section knocking against chassis

Front Tyres perished

Front seat belt top mounting brackets positioned low

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyres perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant cap missing

o/s front bump stop missing

rear bump stops missing

sump well corroded and damaged

swivel joints damp

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,755 miles

oil filter well corroded

rear hub seals damp

rear tyres well perished

sump corroded at damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front seat belt brackets fitted low

exhaust system well corroded

front tyres well perished

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,755 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front seat belt brackets fitted low

exhaust system well corroded

front tyres well perished

n/s wiper blade split

oil filter well corroded

rear hub seals damp

rear tyres well perished

sump corroded at damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,432 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,806 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,798 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 60,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine oil cap missing

Fail 17 Dec 2012 59,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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OFH 341W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFH 341W, 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 OFH 341W registered?

OFH 341W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1981.

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