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REC 890Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

4,652 mi
Last recorded4,652 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREC 890Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 4,652 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 4,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 4,594 miles

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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REC 890Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 REC 890Y, 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 REC 890Y?

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What year was REC 890Y registered?

REC 890Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1982.

Is REC 890Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for REC 890Y shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does REC 890Y have outstanding finance?

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