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RJF 433W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,937 mi
Last recorded73,937 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJF 433W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake valve on nearside front chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

This vehicle has a 1972 scimitar 3.0 l v6 engine fitted eng no sc4869 therefore a visual test has been carried out

fuel cap seal worn

nearside front leaf spring u bolt nut not nylocked in

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2020 73,925 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake valve on nearside front chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal worn

nearside front leaf spring u bolt nut not nylocked in

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,922 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 73,921 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,755 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 73,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 72,066 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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RJF 433W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RJF 433W, 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 RJF 433W registered?

RJF 433W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1981.

Is RJF 433W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJF 433W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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