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MUY 298X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,726 mi
Last recorded14,726 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 298X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 13,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 13,714 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 12,053 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front headlights damp inside

brakes pull slightly to the right

Pass 5 Nov 2007 10,693 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 6,387 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MUY 298X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MUY 298X, 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 MUY 298X registered?

MUY 298X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is MUY 298X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUY 298X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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