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CEG 387V

1980 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,345 mi
Last recorded54,345 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEG 387V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dampness front / rear brake drum areas no leaks found at test

Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,006 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dampness around front/rear brake drums but no leaks at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,455 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dampness to brake drums front / rear no leaks found at test

Pass 12 Oct 2017 53,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,145 miles

dampness offside front brake drum

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,390 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 51,378 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,696 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 49,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,759 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,825 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,166 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,166 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,469 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,017 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 32,016 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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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CEG 387V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CEG 387V, 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.

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What year was CEG 387V registered?

CEG 387V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is CEG 387V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEG 387V shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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