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PRF 315W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,333 mi
Last recorded76,333 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRF 315W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,333 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 76,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,463 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 73,109 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 72,568 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,442 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 70,961 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 70,961 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 69,185 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 69,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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PRF 315W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PRF 315W, 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

How do I check the history of PRF 315W?

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What year was PRF 315W registered?

PRF 315W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is PRF 315W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRF 315W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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