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DAE 699K

1980 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,762 mi
Last recorded28,762 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAE 699K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 28,762 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,442 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 21,443 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DAE 699K is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DAE 699K, 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 DAE 699K?

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What year was DAE 699K registered?

DAE 699K is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is DAE 699K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAE 699K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DAE 699K have outstanding finance?

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