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KVV 634Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,673 mi
Last recorded138,673 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVV 634Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 138,673 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 138,673 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp coming on with brake lights (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 138,667 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front lens (4.4.3 (a))

Front Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 132,424 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 132,283 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 125,053 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 124,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 122,120 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 122,116 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2016 116,448 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 113,301 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 110,524 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 110,524 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 106,232 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 106,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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KVV 634Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KVV 634Y, 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 KVV 634Y registered?

KVV 634Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1982.

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