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CFC 414Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,462 mi
Last recorded1,462 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFC 414Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 1,462 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 1,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 1,443 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 1,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 890 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 12 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,169 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 20,169 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 20,036 miles

Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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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CFC 414Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 CFC 414Y, 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.

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What year was CFC 414Y registered?

CFC 414Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1982.

Is CFC 414Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFC 414Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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