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UBM 130W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,058 mi
Last recorded75,058 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2006
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBM 130W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2006 75,058 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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UBM 130W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,707 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 UBM 130W, 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 45 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 UBM 130W?

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What year was UBM 130W registered?

UBM 130W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 July 1981.

Is UBM 130W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBM 130W shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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