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G878 YAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,527 mi
Last recorded156,527 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 YAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 156,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside bank to mid section and mid section to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Body not fully secure arch and wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering damper bush

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive enigine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear axle's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 156,271 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 156,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 156,144 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 156,144 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 156,005 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 156,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 154,532 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 146,369 miles

Exhaust system leak!

O/S Rear wheel cylinder slight damnpness!

Pass 5 Mar 2012 145,443 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 145,443 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 139,981 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 139,981 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 131,573 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 131,550 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 121,431 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 121,431 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 121,383 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 121,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 121,167 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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G878 YAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G878 YAC, 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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G878 YAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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