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FFM 74X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,453 mi
Last recorded4,453 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2005
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFM 74X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2005 4,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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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FFM 74X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 FFM 74X, 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 FFM 74X registered?

FFM 74X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1982.

Is FFM 74X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFM 74X shows 1 test 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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