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MOA 986X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,998 mi
Last recorded31,998 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOA 986X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2020 31,998 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 31,279 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 30,198 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 29,686 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,389 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 25,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,872 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 21,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,174 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,755 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 7,807 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 4,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 2,649 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 99,194 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 95,989 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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MOA 986X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,707 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 MOA 986X, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MOA 986X?

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What year was MOA 986X registered?

MOA 986X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is MOA 986X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOA 986X shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MOA 986X have outstanding finance?

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