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FKS 250Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,327 mi
Last recorded89,327 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKS 250Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,327 miles

NSF tyre wall face has slight damage.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil leek from under vehicle.

Pass 19 May 2014 84,694 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust center bracket loose

slight oil leak o/s/f hub

Fail 14 May 2014 84,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust center bracket loose

slight oil leak o/s/f hub

Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,450 miles

slight b;ow from manifold

Fail 21 May 2013 80,450 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis to body mounting n/s/f badly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 73,664 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 73,655 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 73,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 73,208 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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FKS 250Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FKS 250Y, 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 FKS 250Y registered?

FKS 250Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1982.

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