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MHW 484Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

6,648 mi
Last recorded6,648 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHW 484Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 6,648 miles

Exhaust fittings corroded

Nearside front aim misty.

Vehicle slightly pulls to the right when braking hard

Pass 9 Sep 2021 5,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Aim is misty

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

Vehicle slightly pulls to the right when braking hard

Pass 2 Sep 2020 2,527 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Vehicle has a slight pull to the left when braking.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 2,527 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle has a slight pull to the left when braking.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle has a slight pull to the left when braking.

Fail 3 Sep 2019 132 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle has a slight pull to the left when braking.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,230 miles

Slight pull to nearside when braking.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,243 miles

Fog light switch is slightly intermittent

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 82,541 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust is in a poor/rusty condition

front brake pipe(s) corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 82,213 miles

Exhaust is starting to rust.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Fail 6 Aug 2013 76,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,238 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,434 miles

steering stiff

Fail 15 Jan 2010 67,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering stiff

Fail 3 Sep 2009 67,432 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both door mirrors cracked

exhaust loose

Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,279 miles

both door mirrors cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2008 65,278 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

both door mirrors cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2007 63,922 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2007 63,922 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 62,752 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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MHW 484Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MHW 484Y, 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 MHW 484Y registered?

MHW 484Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1982.

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