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G877 YDE

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,266 mi
Last recorded117,266 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG877 YDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2017 117,266 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavy corrosion chassic (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,960 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 103,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 99,678 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 95,510 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,081 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,133 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,246 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 78,775 miles

nearside rear tyre slight bulge

rear numberplate slightly faded

Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,811 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 73,173 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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G877 YDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G877 YDE, 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 G877 YDE registered?

G877 YDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1989.

Is G877 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G877 YDE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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