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YGL 528T

1979 Land Rover 2A

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

36,376 mi
Last recorded36,376 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 2A68,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGL 528T
MakeLand Rover
Model2A
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 36,376 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all indicators operate when any direction is turned on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 36,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 36,376 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

no hazards

Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,284 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear rear tyres are cracking around the tyre. (205/16) (104T)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 35,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,650 miles

corrosion to intermeadiate xmember

Fail 12 Sep 2014 34,634 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion to intermeadiate xmember

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,452 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 33,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,404 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 32,400 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,875 miles

Chassis has been extensivley patch repair welded.

General underbody corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,636 miles

Corrosion developing to underside chassis and suspension components.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,208 miles

Chassis has had extensive welded re[air patches carried out.

General underbody ccorrosion developing to chassis and suspension components.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,973 miles

Front chassis sections have been extensiveley welded.

General Corrosion developing to underside chassis sections.

Oil leak

Slight oil leak around front nearside steering swivel.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,731 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 19,731 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 2A?

Based on 4,860 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 150
Stop lamp not working 127
brake binding 111
position lamp(s) not working 107
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YGL 528T is a 1979 Land Rover 2A in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 2A models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 68,975 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 2A fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YGL 528T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 2A typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 47 years old, this Land Rover 2A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YGL 528T registered?

YGL 528T is a 1979 Land Rover 2A, first registered on 17 April 1979.

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