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YJF 4Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,020 mi
Last recorded62,020 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJF 4Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,020 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 61,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,739 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 61,620 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,515 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,378 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,280 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,182 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,045 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,875 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,558 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,311 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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YJF 4Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YJF 4Y, 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 YJF 4Y registered?

YJF 4Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1982.

Is YJF 4Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJF 4Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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