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HOM 988W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,532 mi
Last recorded31,532 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOM 988W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 31,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all four leaf springs are rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2016 31,352 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 31,144 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 30,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 29,974 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 29,508 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 27,184 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 26,524 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,870 miles

advisory perivous test no492821259422

Fail 17 Dec 2009 25,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

both head light patterns slightly poor

chip to screen

corrosion to chassis in various places by mounting points

dampness to front alxe outer bearing joint

hazard lights flashing quicker then indicators

n/s wiper smeary

slight damage to both front brake drum outer lips

various repairs to chassis by mounting points

Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,572 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering box has slight fluid leak.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 25,566 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering box has slight fluid leak.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,276 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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HOM 988W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,600cc 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 HOM 988W, 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 HOM 988W registered?

HOM 988W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1980.

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The MOT history for HOM 988W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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