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WGM 175Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,991 mi
Last recorded77,991 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGM 175Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 77,991 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres perrished

Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,868 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 73,866 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 72,022 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 72,010 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,465 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,942 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 64,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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WGM 175Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WGM 175Y, 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 WGM 175Y registered?

WGM 175Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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