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Land Rover Series II

Red · Petrol · 1962 · 3,528 cc

8779 YGMOT history

8779 YG is a red petrol Land Rover Series II first used on 1 Feb 1962. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
72,134 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8779 YG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Series II
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
1 Feb 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

8779 YG was last recorded at 72,134 miles on 3 Apr 2024, 486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2007: 61,132 miles, lower than 61,518 miles on 16 Jan 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,648 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
486 miles
Average per year
583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,134 miles
  • 2023 – 71,648 miles
  • 2022 – 71,006 miles
  • 2021 – 70,741 miles
  • 2019 – 69,808 miles
  • 2018 – 69,485 miles
  • 2017 – 69,232 miles
  • 2016 – 67,638 miles
  • 2015 – 65,543 miles
  • 2014 – 64,528 miles
  • 2013 – 64,491 miles
  • 2012 – 64,437 miles
  • 2011 – 64,289 miles
  • 2010 – 63,893 miles
  • 2009 – 63,103 miles
  • 2008 – 62,785 miles
  • 2007 – 61,132 miles
  • 2006 – 61,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,134 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front suspension panhard rod has slight play at attatchment bushing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column universal joints slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,134 miles (+486)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,134 miles
    Test number
    194081007059
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass71,648 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,648 miles
    Test number
    563597356962
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension panhard rod has slight play at attatchment bushing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column universal joints slightly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,648 miles (+642)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,648 miles
    Test number
    325838393851
    • DangerousFront Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring harness wrapped around steering column shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe from master cylinder rubbing on steering column (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension panhard rod has slight play at attatchment bushing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column universal joints slightly worn (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,006 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,006 miles
    Test number
    494663586289
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail71,002 miles (+261)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,002 miles
    Test number
    755334870884
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated oil contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass70,741 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,741 miles
    Test number
    231787593702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,735 miles (+927)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    575124598714
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass69,808 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,808 miles
    Test number
    575671882661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,485 miles (+253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,485 miles
    Test number
    765721764621
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and v section (7.1.2)

  10. Pass69,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,232 miles
    Test number
    712356157164
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail69,232 miles (+1,594)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,232 miles
    Test number
    112860597669
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass67,638 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,638 miles
    Test number
    322394858936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,543 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,543 miles
    Test number
    897517655094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass65,543 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,543 miles
    Test number
    947527355098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,528 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,528 miles
    Test number
    519227654047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,491 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,491 miles
    Test number
    365925843096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,437 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,437 miles
    Test number
    467075362000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,289 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,289 miles
    Test number
    999787451087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,893 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,893 miles
    Test number
    834978140000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,103 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,103 miles
    Test number
    844649449020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,785 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,785 miles
    Test number
    910134528076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,132 miles (-386)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,132 miles
    Test number
    442142357093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,518 miles
    Test number
    891976016058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8779 YG

What vehicle is registration 8779 YG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8779 YG on a red petrol Land Rover Series II first used on 1 Feb 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 8779 YG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 8779 YG expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 8779 YG?
The MOT on 8779 YG expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 8779 YG done?
8779 YG was recorded at 72,134 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2024, an average of 583 miles a year.
Has 8779 YG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8779 YG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on 8779 YG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 8779 YG find?
8779 YG passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a arm; steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod, and 5 more.

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