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CFO 76V

1980 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,091 mi
Last recorded69,091 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFO 76V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,091 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,517 miles

Oil leak

exhaust front section and middle section have slight blow

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,362 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,825 miles

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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CFO 76V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CFO 76V, 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

How do I check the history of CFO 76V?

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What year was CFO 76V registered?

CFO 76V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1980.

Is CFO 76V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFO 76V shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CFO 76V have outstanding finance?

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