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KAS 352Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,156 mi
Last recorded33,156 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAS 352Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 33,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 32,788 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,833 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 31,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,319 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 29,491 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 29,491 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 29,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,468 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 28,468 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 25,517 miles

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 27,008 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal slightly corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,008 miles

Brake pedal slightly corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 26,938 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,374 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 25,258 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,638 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,495 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,452 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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KAS 352Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KAS 352Y, 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 KAS 352Y registered?

KAS 352Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1982.

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