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862 AUV

1960 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,617 mi
Last recorded3,617 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1960 Land Rover Defender32,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration862 AUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 3,617 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jul 2013 3,390 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jul 2012 1,424 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 703 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 355 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 1 miles

same as before

Fail 6 Jul 2007 1 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

has oil leak from engine

offside front has cut in side wall

offside rear tyre has cut in side wall

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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862 AUV is a 1960 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 32,901 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 862 AUV, 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 66 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 862 AUV registered?

862 AUV is a 1960 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1960.

Is 862 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 862 AUV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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