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G179 YDG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,513 mi
Last recorded72,513 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 YDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,513 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in steering column uj:s

Fail 11 Dec 2019 72,513 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in steering column uj:s

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,497 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front axle mounts deteriorated

Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play both (2.1.5)

chasis corrosion

exhaust deterirated

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,470 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both steering uj worn

chasis corrosion

exhaust deteriorated

front axle mounts worn

Fail 27 Nov 2014 72,470 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated

front axle mounts worn

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both steering uj worn

chasis corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,410 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

chasis corrosion

exhaust deteriorated

front axle mounts worn

Fail 13 Nov 2013 72,410 miles

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

chasis corrosion

exhaust deteriorated

front axle mounts worn

Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,825 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chasis corrosion

front axle mounts worn

slight play steering uj;s

Fail 14 Nov 2012 71,825 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chasis corrosion

front axle mounts worn

slight play steering uj;s

Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,705 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s drag link end dust cover split

slight play in steering uj"s

Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,362 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in steering uj"s

Fail 9 Nov 2010 71,362 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in steering uj"s

Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,433 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,995 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,002 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 60,805 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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G179 YDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 G179 YDG, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G179 YDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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