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AFV 515V

1980 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

57,285 mi
Last recorded57,285 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2006
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFV 515V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2006 57,285 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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AFV 515V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 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 AFV 515V, 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 46 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 AFV 515V registered?

AFV 515V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1980.

Is AFV 515V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFV 515V shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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