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NMH 462X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,625 mi
Last recorded62,625 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMH 462X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,056 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,772 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 35,772 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,627 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 35,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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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NMH 462X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NMH 462X, 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.

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What year was NMH 462X registered?

NMH 462X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1981.

Is NMH 462X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMH 462X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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