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YUT 382Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,397 mi
Last recorded60,397 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUT 382Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,397 miles

general corrosion to under neath of vechicle

nearside rear bottom shock bush slightly worn

Fail 6 Feb 2012 60,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

general corrosion to under neath of vechicle

nearside rear bottom shock bush slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,753 miles

n/s draglink ball joint cover split

o/s front and n/s rear axle rubber "bump stops" missing

Fail 8 Feb 2010 57,753 miles

Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s draglink ball joint cover split

o/s front and n/s rear axle rubber "bump stops" missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,330 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,705 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 50,696 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 50,380 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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YUT 382Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YUT 382Y, 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 YUT 382Y registered?

YUT 382Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1982.

Is YUT 382Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUT 382Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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