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XPK 569Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

14,519 mi
Last recorded14,519 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPK 569Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2008 14,519 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,663 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 12,663 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 11,037 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 11,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 9,106 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 9,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside 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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XPK 569Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 XPK 569Y, 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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XPK 569Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1982.

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