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1982 Land Rover Pick Up MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Pick Up models manufactured in 1982, based on 44 real MOT test results.

63.6%
Pass Rate
36.4%
Fail Rate
44
Total Tests
159,621
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1982 Land Rover Pick Up MOT Analysis

The 1982 Land Rover Pick Up has an MOT pass rate of 63.6% based on 44 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 159,621 miles on the odometer. With a 36.4% failure rate, the 1982 Pick Up is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1982 Land Rover Pick Up is Suspension, responsible for 4.5% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Tyres is the second most common issue at 4.5%. Brakes follows at 2.3%.

⚠ Based on limited data (44 tests)

Top failures specific to 1982 models only. The overall Pick Up page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Suspension 4.5%
Tyres 4.5%
Brakes 2.3%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Suspension4.5%2
2Tyres4.5%2
3Brakes2.3%1
4Noise, Emissions And Leaks2.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 159,621 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Suspension0.28% per 10K miTyres0.28% per 10K miBrakes0.14% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.14% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Suspension0.284.5%2
Tyres0.284.5%2
Brakes0.142.3%1
Noise, emissions and leaks0.142.3%1

Mileage Statistics

159,621
Mean
201,966
Median
174,518
25th Percentile
286,024
75th Percentile
2.28% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1982 Land Rover Pick Up has an MOT pass rate of 63.6% based on 44 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 159,621 miles on the odometer. With a 36.4% failure rate, the 1982 Pick Up is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1982 Land Rover Pick Up, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With an average mileage of 159,621 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Suspension — 4.5% of failures

Suspension issues account for 4.5% of MOT failures on 1982 Land Rover Pick Up models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Tyres — 4.5% of failures

Tyres issues account for 4.5% of MOT failures on 1982 Land Rover Pick Up models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Brakes — 2.3% of failures

Brakes issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 1982 Land Rover Pick Up models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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