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GFW 624Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2254cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,586 mi
Last recorded93,586 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 624Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,254cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 93,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front hub seals damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2021 89,555 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All vehicle structure and chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leakage from differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 89,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All vehicle structure and chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leakage from differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 89,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,837 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,182 miles

Nearside Front swivel leaking oil

Offside Front swivel leaking oil

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,697 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,267 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2015 87,250 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2014 86,943 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,654 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 86,654 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 86,214 miles

Battery insecure

Offside front leaf spring hanger has slight corrosion but not excessive

Offside rear bump stop slightly loose

Fail 25 Jan 2012 86,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside front leaf spring hanger has slight corrosion but not excessive

Offside rear bump stop slightly loose

Pass 30 Nov 2010 85,415 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 84,289 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 84,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2008 81,900 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 77,758 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 77,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 77,438 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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GFW 624Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,254cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GFW 624Y, 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 GFW 624Y registered?

GFW 624Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is GFW 624Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFW 624Y shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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