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PNW 160W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,099 mi
Last recorded35,099 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNW 160W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 35,099 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 35,099 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,047 miles

Oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,818 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 34,755 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,602 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,104 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,599 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 33,599 miles

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,230 miles

Oil leak

corrosion forming offside foot well

corrosion nearside inner wing

damage to offside door mirror

fluid around steering box area

nearside and offside front diff pinion oil seal leaks

rear diff oil leak

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,682 miles

dampness around steering box

oil leak

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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PNW 160W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PNW 160W, 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 PNW 160W registered?

PNW 160W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is PNW 160W safe to buy?

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