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YKV 36X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,004 mi
Last recorded93,004 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKV 36X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 93,004 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 93,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 92,461 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 91,682 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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YKV 36X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKV 36X, 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 YKV 36X registered?

YKV 36X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 1982.

Is YKV 36X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKV 36X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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