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PVF 995W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,104 mi
Last recorded60,104 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVF 995W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2006 60,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear shokabsorbers outer covers crroding

Pass 28 Nov 2005 60,104 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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PVF 995W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 PVF 995W, 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 PVF 995W?

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What year was PVF 995W registered?

PVF 995W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1980.

Is PVF 995W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVF 995W shows 2 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 PVF 995W have outstanding finance?

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