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BHP 173Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,539 mi
Last recorded67,539 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHP 173Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2010 67,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear chassis slight corrision

slight play in spring hanger bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,539 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 67,539 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 67,535 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 67,539 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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BHP 173Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 BHP 173Y, 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 44 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 BHP 173Y registered?

BHP 173Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is BHP 173Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHP 173Y shows 5 tests 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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