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RDB 667W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,987 mi
Last recorded54,987 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDB 667W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 51,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,966 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 47,966 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,940 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil on diff

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,359 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,359 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,030 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,072 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,732 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,657 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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RDB 667W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,239cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RDB 667W, 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 RDB 667W registered?

RDB 667W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is RDB 667W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDB 667W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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