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OSE 886W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,413 mi
Last recorded17,413 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSE 886W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 17,413 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak at engine and diff

Fail 29 Oct 2020 17,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear stop lights inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak at engine and diff

Pass 29 Apr 2019 16,681 miles

Offside Rear back plat slight damp beside wheel cylinder but no obvious leaks

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play at rear prop shaft universal joint

Fail 23 Apr 2019 16,649 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box fixing bolts ineffective drag link pinch bolt insecure (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear back plat slight damp beside wheel cylinder but no obvious leaks

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play at rear prop shaft universal joint

Pass 27 Apr 2018 16,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak at engine area ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 16,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak at engine area ()

Pass 12 May 2017 15,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 15,244 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 15,219 miles

Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 14,676 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 13,558 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 13,558 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,784 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 11,773 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 10,522 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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OSE 886W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OSE 886W, 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 OSE 886W registered?

OSE 886W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1980.

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