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B17 YAY

1988 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,175 mi
Last recorded147,175 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 YAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 147,175 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 146,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 146,018 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 145,094 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 143,674 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 142,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 141,450 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 141,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 132,274 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 125,560 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 115,475 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 115,472 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 109,215 miles

Both rear bumpstops missing

position light switch is damaged but still working

steering damper bush is worn and perished

Fail 5 Apr 2012 109,210 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Both rear bumpstops missing

position light switch is damaged but still working

steering damper bush is worn and perished

Pass 21 Apr 2011 100,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 100,281 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 98,991 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 97,163 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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B17 YAY is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 B17 YAY, 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 38 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 B17 YAY registered?

B17 YAY is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1988.

Is B17 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 YAY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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