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YGY 612T

1978 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,318 mi
Last recorded1,318 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 612T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 1,318 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 1,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing has three nuts missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side and near side tyres hitting spring on full lock

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,000 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,251 miles

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

underside body heavily underseald unable to asses corrosion

windscreen has slight corrosion

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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YGY 612T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 59,439 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 YGY 612T, 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 48 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 YGY 612T registered?

YGY 612T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is YGY 612T safe to buy?

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