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FNE 845F

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2220cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,638 mi
Last recorded26,638 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNE 845F
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,220cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,638 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,598 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,533 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 26,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,518 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 26,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 26,461 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

fan belt in need of adjustment

Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,312 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,225 miles

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

both front swivel joint seals have slight fluid leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,111 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,979 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,810 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,563 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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FNE 845F is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,220cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FNE 845F, 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 FNE 845F registered?

FNE 845F is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is FNE 845F safe to buy?

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