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PVY 415T

1979 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,226 mi
Last recorded187,226 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVY 415T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 187,226 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 184,511 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 184,511 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 184,289 miles

all tyres starting to split

front uj has slight play

rear uj has slighlt play

Fail 6 Jul 2013 184,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres starting to split

front uj has slight play

rear uj has slighlt play

Pass 11 Oct 2011 182,487 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 177,974 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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PVY 415T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PVY 415T, 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

How do I check the history of PVY 415T?

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What year was PVY 415T registered?

PVY 415T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is PVY 415T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVY 415T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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