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D490 YNR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,783 mi
Last recorded143,783 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD490 YNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2009 143,783 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front prop shaft has significant amount of wear in sliding jhoint

n/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

rear cross member heavily corroded in centre section

Pass 7 Dec 2007 141,830 miles

Hand brake warning lamp inop

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering torsion bar has movement in OS bush

Fail 5 Dec 2007 141,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Hand brake warning lamp inop

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering torsion bar has movement in OS bush

Pass 6 Dec 2006 138,610 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 134,392 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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D490 YNR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 D490 YNR, 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 40 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 D490 YNR registered?

D490 YNR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1986.

Is D490 YNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D490 YNR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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