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YME 664T

1979 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,664 mi
Last recorded59,664 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYME 664T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,664 miles

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

bump stops missing

off side rear fog lamp emitsa light other than white

Fail 5 Oct 2010 59,664 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bump stops missing

off side rear fog lamp emitsa light other than white

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats folded down

Fail 29 Jul 2009 59,320 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats folded down

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,267 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside rear bumpstop missing

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Offside rear check strap cut across half of it's width

Fail 21 May 2008 59,258 miles

Brake clevis joint excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear bumpstop missing

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear bumpstop insecure

Offside rear suspension check strap cut across half of its width

Pass 10 Jan 2007 57,827 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 57,827 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 50,414 miles

advise play in steering box,also wear in front spring shackle bushes

Fail 4 Nov 2005 50,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2004 42,569 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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YME 664T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 63,097 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 YME 664T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YME 664T registered?

YME 664T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1979.

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The MOT history for YME 664T shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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