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G717 VYJ

1989 Land Rover 110

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,550 mi
Last recorded134,550 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 110137,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG717 VYJ
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 134,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Near steering box (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 134,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Near steering box (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 144,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 144,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2013 142,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight split in foot brake rubber

Fail 23 Jul 2013 142,371 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight split in foot brake rubber

Pass 20 Jul 2012 140,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r bumpstop missing

small split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 6 Jul 2012 140,642 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r bumpstop missing

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 1 Jun 2011 137,256 miles

Rear cross-member excess corrosion, not a prescribed area as no tow bar fitted

Fail 21 May 2011 137,228 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear cross-member excess corrosion, not a prescribed area as no tow bar fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 134,904 miles

Front propshaft not assembled correctly

Towbar removed from vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2010 134,801 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front propshaft not assembled correctly

Pass 12 Feb 2009 129,555 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2009 129,537 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2007 124,527 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 124,444 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2006 119,636 miles

both rear and n/s front hup oil seals slightly leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2005 115,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front hup oil leak †all 4 steps permently open

How Reliable is the Land Rover 110?

Based on 15,236 MOT tests across 1,244 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
2,144
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 450
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 415
position lamp(s) not working 382
Stop lamp not working 352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 338
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G717 VYJ is a 1989 Land Rover 110 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 110 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 137,256 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 110 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G717 VYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 110 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover 110 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G717 VYJ is a 1989 Land Rover 110, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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