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RBW 184

1960 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,982 mi
Last recorded28,982 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1960 Land Rover Defender32,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBW 184
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 28,982 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 28,982 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,584 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,019 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 24,016 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

nearside front brake drum shows signs of distortion (judder)

rear propshaft, rear universal joint worn

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,410 miles

oil leak

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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RBW 184 is a 1960 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 32,901 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 RBW 184, 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 66 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 RBW 184 registered?

RBW 184 is a 1960 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1960.

Is RBW 184 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBW 184 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RBW 184 have outstanding finance?

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