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OOV 856X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

272 mi
Last recorded272 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOV 856X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 272 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 2,963 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 1,786 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 4 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,830 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 25,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,230 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 24,505 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,505 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 24,498 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,536 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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OOV 856X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OOV 856X, 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 OOV 856X registered?

OOV 856X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is OOV 856X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOV 856X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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