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PYG 443W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,954 mi
Last recorded35,954 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYG 443W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 35,954 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 35,443 miles

Hand brake only just achieved minimum brake test standard

Offside Front Tracta oil seal leaking

Rear Differential oil leak

Service brake only just achieved minimum brake test standard

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 35,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg immediately behind front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hand brake only just achieved minimum brake test standard

Offside Front Tracta oil seal leaking

Rear Differential oil leak

Service brake only just achieved minimum brake test standard

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,395 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 35,352 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 35,318 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,318 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,785 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 34,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,899 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,874 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 32,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,757 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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PYG 443W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PYG 443W, 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 PYG 443W registered?

PYG 443W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1980.

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