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G700 YVN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,063 mi
Last recorded159,063 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG700 YVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 159,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 158,158 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 158,158 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 157,080 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 157,080 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 154,467 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 154,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 147,898 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 147,765 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 144,027 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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G700 YVN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G700 YVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G700 YVN registered?

G700 YVN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G700 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G700 YVN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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