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PNT 865G

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,372 mi
Last recorded22,372 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNT 865G
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 22,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 22,369 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,903 miles

exhaust tail pipe blowing slightly

minor oil leaks under vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight blow to exhaust pipe

Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,496 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 20,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 20,168 miles

Battery insecure

Gear box mounting weak and perished

Gearbox oil leak

Mirrors cracked

No. plate lamp dim

Fail 9 Jul 2012 20,161 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Gear box mounting weak and perished

Gearbox oil leak

Mirrors cracked

No. plate lamp dim

Rear propshaft bolts insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,573 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 4 Aug 2011 18,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,681 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

oil leak on engine

oil leak rear diff

Fail 4 Aug 2010 15,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

oil leak on engine

oil leak rear diff

Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Indicator switch sticking N/S

Nearside rear shackle pin bolt. Bolt to short. Nylon not locked onto thread.

Oil leak from Nearside rear brake drum.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 14,421 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Indicator switch sticking N/S

Nearside rear shackle pin bolt. Bolt to short. Nylon not locked onto thread.

Oil leak from Nearside rear brake drum.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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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PNT 865G is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PNT 865G, 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 PNT 865G registered?

PNT 865G is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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