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MEP 641X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,916 mi
Last recorded95,916 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2005
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEP 641X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2005 95,916 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 95,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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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MEP 641X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MEP 641X, 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

How do I check the history of MEP 641X?

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What year was MEP 641X registered?

MEP 641X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1982.

Is MEP 641X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEP 641X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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