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PBF 642W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,787 mi
Last recorded111,787 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBF 642W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2011 111,787 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 110,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 108,695 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 107,858 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 104,815 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 102,269 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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PBF 642W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PBF 642W, 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

How do I check the history of PBF 642W?

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What year was PBF 642W registered?

PBF 642W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1980.

Is PBF 642W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBF 642W shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PBF 642W have outstanding finance?

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