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G85 YKV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,151 mi
Last recorded59,151 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG85 YKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,604 miles

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

o/s/f hub seal slight leak of oil

Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,841 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,877 miles

both front hubs and front differential are leaking

both front splash guards are leaking

engine cooling fan is faulty

front number plate is damaged

rear of chassis and rear cross member are corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,411 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front damper turrets are corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2007 43,791 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 39,518 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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G85 YKV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G85 YKV, 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 G85 YKV registered?

G85 YKV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1989.

Is G85 YKV safe to buy?

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