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VPE 374X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

104,686 mi
Last recorded104,686 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPE 374X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2006 104,686 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 104,604 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2006 104,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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VPE 374X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc 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 VPE 374X, 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 VPE 374X registered?

VPE 374X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1982.

Is VPE 374X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPE 374X 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.

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