MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,175 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FAX 809V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FAX 809V, 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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How do I check the history of FAX 809V?
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What year was FAX 809V registered?
FAX 809V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1980.
Is FAX 809V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FAX 809V shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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