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YWF 195T

1978 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,325 mi
Last recorded85,325 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWF 195T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 85,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Underside muddy

Fail 3 Dec 2022 85,321 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Underside muddy

Pass 23 Oct 2021 80,359 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 80,231 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 80,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 79,852 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 79,646 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 79,284 miles

Offside Rear cab mount corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 79,080 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,432 miles

rear x member repaire

Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,253 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,024 miles

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

rear cross member

Pass 29 Jan 2011 76,868 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

hybrid

Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hybrid

Pass 20 May 2008 70,995 miles

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

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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YWF 195T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YWF 195T, 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 YWF 195T registered?

YWF 195T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 1978.

Is YWF 195T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWF 195T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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