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HBP 949X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,922 mi
Last recorded26,922 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBP 949X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 26,922 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 26,922 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 26,748 miles

Advise:rear seats not fitted

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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HBP 949X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HBP 949X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBP 949X registered?

HBP 949X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1982.

Is HBP 949X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBP 949X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HBP 949X have outstanding finance?

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