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OVV 452V

1980 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,942 mi
Last recorded21,942 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVV 452V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,942 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,446 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 20,446 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,936 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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OVV 452V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVV 452V, 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 OVV 452V registered?

OVV 452V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 1980.

Is OVV 452V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVV 452V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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