MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,621 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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G853 YHJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 G853 YHJ, 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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What year was G853 YHJ registered?
G853 YHJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1989.
Is G853 YHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for G853 YHJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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