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WYB 560W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,697 mi
Last recorded52,697 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYB 560W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,697 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 52,685 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 52,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,627 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2012 50,481 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 49,638 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2011 49,638 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

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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WYB 560W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,293cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WYB 560W, 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

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What year was WYB 560W registered?

WYB 560W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1981.

Is WYB 560W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYB 560W shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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