Leyland Unknown (1982)

4,423 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.1% first-time pass rate

1982 Leyland Unknown

CarHunch analysed 4,423 real MOT records for the 1982 Leyland Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 79.9% below UK average
0.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
163,971
typical mileage
163,971–341,887 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0
avg MOT failures per car
over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1982 Leyland Unknown

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (98%) 4,319 0.1% 0
Petrol (2%) 103 1% 0
Gas (0%) 1 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1982 Leyland Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

163,971
low mileage
163,971
typical
341,887
high mileage

Half of all 1982 Leyland Unknown vehicles fall between 163,971 and 341,887 miles.

MOT History Averages

1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1982 Leyland Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 40%
    Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
  • 40%
    Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas
  • 40%
    Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine
  • 40%
    Nearside Upper Body panel slightly loose below window 2nd from rear
  • 20%
    Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
  • 20%
    Fuel pipe leaking Fuel leak at injection pump union.
  • 20%
    Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working
  • 20%
    Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach Date on tyre is 519, this is pre 2000

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982. Counts include advisories and failures.

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