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KET 806F

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,152 mi
Last recorded15,152 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKET 806F
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 15,152 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 15,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 14,916 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 14,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 14,519 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 14,266 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 14,023 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 13,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 13,567 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 13,484 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 13,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,146 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 13,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 12,855 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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KET 806F is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KET 806F, 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

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What year was KET 806F registered?

KET 806F is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 1980.

Is KET 806F safe to buy?

The MOT history for KET 806F shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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