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SFH 669W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,546 mi
Last recorded53,546 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFH 669W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 53,546 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both side (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both side (2.7.4)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort propshaft brake (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake recording little or no effort propshaft brake drum insecure (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2016 53,115 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,927 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 1,787 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 1,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 94,324 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

extra coil springs added to vehicle m o t criteria met

Pass 10 Mar 2007 47,763 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 46,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SFH 669W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SFH 669W, 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 SFH 669W registered?

SFH 669W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SFH 669W safe to buy?

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