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SGY 422X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,578 mi
Last recorded201,578 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGY 422X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 201,578 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 201,578 miles

Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 200,097 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 198,393 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 198,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 196,097 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 196,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

front nudge bar bolts loose

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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SGY 422X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel 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 SGY 422X, 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 SGY 422X registered?

SGY 422X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1981.

Is SGY 422X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGY 422X 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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