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H298 YAM

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,753 mi
Last recorded38,753 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 YAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,753 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,441 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,333 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 38,333 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,885 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 34,247 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 34,237 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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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H298 YAM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 H298 YAM, 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 41 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 H298 YAM registered?

H298 YAM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is H298 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H298 YAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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