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VRH 660W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRH 660W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018
Pass 22 Jan 2016 15,797 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 15,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 14,482 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 14,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 7,795 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 7,795 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 99,247 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 99,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 97,885 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 97,885 miles

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)

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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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.

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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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