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GAX 196W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

2,273 mi
Last recorded2,273 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAX 196W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 2,273 miles

advise damp around front suspension balls

Fail 10 Jul 2019 2,273 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

advise damp around front suspension balls

Pass 28 Jun 2018 1,856 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 1,746 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 1,581 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 1,347 miles

advise front spear oil seals missting of oil

Pass 3 Jul 2014 1,166 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 425 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 29 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,613 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,143 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 69,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2008 69,141 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 69,136 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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GAX 196W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GAX 196W, 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 GAX 196W registered?

GAX 196W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1980.

Is GAX 196W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAX 196W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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