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YDA 608T

1979 Land Rover 90

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

282,472 mi
Last recorded282,472 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 9054,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDA 608T
MakeLand Rover
Model90
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 282,472 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 278,061 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 274,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 272,673 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 261,703 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 251,099 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 241,901 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 232,277 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 221,155 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 210,583 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 198,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 198,083 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 186,343 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 186,339 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 177,248 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 177,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 170,640 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 170,640 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90?

Based on 13,974 MOT tests across 967 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 394
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 361
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 320
position lamp(s) not working 318
Brake pipe excessively corroded 307
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YDA 608T is a 1979 Land Rover 90 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 54,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 394 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YDA 608T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 90 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this Land Rover 90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YDA 608T registered?

YDA 608T is a 1979 Land Rover 90, first registered on 16 January 1979.

Is YDA 608T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDA 608T shows 18 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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