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RKJ 241W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,549 mi
Last recorded28,549 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKJ 241W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,549 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 28,215 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,615 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 23,905 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,870 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,713 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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RKJ 241W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RKJ 241W, 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

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What year was RKJ 241W registered?

RKJ 241W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RKJ 241W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKJ 241W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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