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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front prop worn
oil leak
slight oil leak at both front axle hubs
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at pedals (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front prop worn
oil leak
slight oil leak at both front axle hubs
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front hubs have slight oil leak
exhaust leak at rear
oil leak at gearbox
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front hubs have slight oil leak
exhaust leak at rear
oil leak at gearbox
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
rear propshaft coupling has slight play
Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
front axle leaking oil
rear propshaft coupling has slight play
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
cuts in n/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach cords
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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VRH 660W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 VRH 660W, 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.
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What year was VRH 660W registered?
VRH 660W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is VRH 660W safe to buy?
The MOT history for VRH 660W shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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