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WFF 568

1961 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,218 mi
Last recorded21,218 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Defender67,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFF 568
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,218 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 29 Jul 2016 21,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid does not hit windscreen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,305 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 20,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front brake drums damp

gearbox & transfer box leaking oil

Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,358 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 19,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 18,389 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 18,344 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,556 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 17,541 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,356 miles

chassis corroded and flaking

shock absorber dust covers corroded and holed

Fail 24 Apr 2010 17,339 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

chassis condition poor / corroded and flaking fwd and rear

rear leaf spring brackets starting to splay

shock absorber dust covers coprroded and holed

Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,448 miles

nsf floor holed under passengers seat but not prescribed area

panel by passengers seat corroded but not prescribed area

Fail 31 Jan 2009 16,443 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nsf floor holed under passengers seat but not prescribed area

panel by passengers seat corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 17 Oct 2006 10,832 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 10,728 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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WFF 568 is a 1961 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 67,251 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 WFF 568, 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 65 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 WFF 568 registered?

WFF 568 is a 1961 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1961.

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