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YTS 865T

1979 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,569 mi
Last recorded89,569 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTS 865T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,569 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 89,569 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak

front cross member corroded

nearside front hub seal has a slight leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 86,723 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 86,712 miles

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

parking brake has some side to side movement

slight leak from front axle seals

Pass 7 Nov 2005 83,320 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 83,307 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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YTS 865T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YTS 865T, 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 YTS 865T registered?

YTS 865T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is YTS 865T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTS 865T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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