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OHK 270V

1980 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,435 mi
Last recorded42,435 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHK 270V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 42,435 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,397 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,681 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 40,998 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,055 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,724 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,515 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 38,515 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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OHK 270V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OHK 270V, 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 OHK 270V registered?

OHK 270V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1980.

Is OHK 270V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHK 270V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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