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OKV 175W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

46,071 mi
Last recorded46,071 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKV 175W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 46,071 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 45,966 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working when lights are on main beam (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lens (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working o/s & n/s (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,911 miles

both front springs rusty and distorted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 41,909 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear offside (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

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

both front springs rusty and distorted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,251 miles

corrosion to offside front floor area

Fail 9 Feb 2016 41,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to offside front floor area

Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,128 miles

ALL ELECTRICAL SWITHING POOR OPPERATION (LACK OF USE)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 41,127 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

ALL ELECTRICAL SWITHING POOR OPPERATION (LACK OF USE)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 40,772 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 40,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,422 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)

Oil leak

steering damper bush worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,765 miles

washers not working fold down screen fitted

wipers not clearing screen fold down screen fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2010 39,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

washers not working fold down screen fitted

wipers not clearing screen fold down screen fitted

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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OKV 175W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 OKV 175W, 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.

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What year was OKV 175W registered?

OKV 175W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is OKV 175W safe to buy?

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