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CWK 37Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,596 mi
Last recorded105,596 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWK 37Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,596 miles

n/s and o/s rear body brace has corrosion holes

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2010 105,518 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 105,518 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 105,400 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 102,502 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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CWK 37Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CWK 37Y, 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 CWK 37Y registered?

CWK 37Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1982.

Is CWK 37Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWK 37Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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