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PFV 406T

1979 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,956 mi
Last recorded96,956 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFV 406T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,956 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 95,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 91,603 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 91,603 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,513 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 88,513 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 84,398 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 84,398 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 81,956 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 81,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 178,529 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,862 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,228 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 69,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 63,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 60,954 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 57,416 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 57,416 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,727 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 51,828 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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PFV 406T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 63,097 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 PFV 406T, 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 47 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 PFV 406T registered?

PFV 406T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1979.

Is PFV 406T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFV 406T shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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