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OHA 718W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,703 mi
Last recorded83,703 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHA 718W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 83,703 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2011 83,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 83,645 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f orb pitted

o/s/f orb pitted

Pass 22 May 2009 83,549 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

STEERING HUBS SEALS DAMP

Fail 8 May 2009 83,549 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

STEERING HUBS SEALS DAMP

Pass 31 Mar 2007 82,606 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,238 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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OHA 718W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 OHA 718W, 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 OHA 718W registered?

OHA 718W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1980.

Is OHA 718W safe to buy?

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