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P139 WNK

1980 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,257 mi
Last recorded51,257 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 WNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 51,257 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,478 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,281 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,817 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,199 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 45,107 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P139 WNK is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P139 WNK, 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 P139 WNK registered?

P139 WNK is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1980.

Is P139 WNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P139 WNK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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