MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis by spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside outrigger corroded
Offside outrigger corroded
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis legs (6.1.A.1)
brakes near minimum requirement
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside outrigger corroded
Offside outrigger corroded
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis legs (6.1.A.1)
brakes near minimum requirement
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger x2 places (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to leaf spring mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both front tyres cracking on tread
both rear tyres cracking on tread
corrosion to battery box
engine has oil leak
front number plate poor condition
offside front brake binding slightly
slighy leak from exhaust joint
wipers poor
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres cracking on tread
both rear tyres cracking on tread
corrosion to battery box
engine has oil leak
front number plate poor condition
offside front brake binding slightly
slighy leak from exhaust joint
wipers poor
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
various corrosion over the body none of it within the prescribed area
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RRW 42W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 RRW 42W, 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 RRW 42W registered?
RRW 42W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1981.
Is RRW 42W safe to buy?
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