MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,937 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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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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