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Land Rover MK1

Grey · Petrol · 1960 · 2,501 cc

YCG 289MOT history

YCG 289 is a grey petrol Land Rover MK1 first used on 23 May 1960. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
86,567 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YCG 289
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
MK1
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,501 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
23 May 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YCG 289 was last recorded at 86,567 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,160 miles · 10 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
407 miles
Average per year
249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,567 miles
  • 2023 – 86,160 miles
  • 2022 – 85,611 miles
  • 2020 – 85,290 miles
  • 2017 – 84,397 miles
  • 2016 – 83,974 miles
  • 2015 – 83,733 miles
  • 2014 – 83,401 miles
  • 2013 – 83,137 miles
  • 2012 – 82,920 miles
  • 2011 – 82,559 miles
  • 2010 – 82,272 miles
  • 2009 – 82,041 miles
  • 2008 – 81,852 miles
  • 2007 – 81,852 miles
  • 2006 – 81,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,567 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Chassis repaired by welding

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,567 miles (+407)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,567 miles
    Test number
    141946651485
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,160 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,160 miles
    Test number
    334589640835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis repaired by welding

  3. Fail86,150 miles (+539)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,150 miles
    Test number
    135347453179
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis repaired by welding

  4. Pass85,611 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,611 miles
    Test number
    852251293344
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail85,601 miles (+311)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,601 miles
    Test number
    798813474579
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,290 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,290 miles
    Test number
    178111213548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail85,280 miles (+883)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,280 miles
    Test number
    602556146229
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass84,397 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    556599554652
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryChassis repaired by welding
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear tyres perished

  9. Fail84,397 miles (+423)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    933003181143
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryChassis repaired by welding
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear tyres perished

  10. Pass83,974 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,974 miles
    Test number
    996066685238
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWIPERS WEARING
    • AdvisoryChassis repaired by welding

  11. Fail83,974 miles (+241)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,974 miles
    Test number
    233487947904
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWIPERS WEARING
    • AdvisoryChassis repaired by welding

  12. Pass83,733 miles (+9)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,733 miles
    Test number
    716812115237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  13. Fail83,724 miles (+323)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,724 miles
    Test number
    398383905413
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Pass83,401 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,401 miles
    Test number
    966871314223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,391 miles (+254)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,391 miles
    Test number
    895356894120
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteSwitch panel loose

  16. Pass83,137 miles (+217)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,137 miles
    Test number
    718307293167
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear propshaft ujs wearing

  17. Pass82,920 miles (+361)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    248569392446
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  18. Pass82,559 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,559 miles
    Test number
    829299991112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,272 miles
    Test number
    391638500414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,272 miles (+231)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,272 miles
    Test number
    484908400267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  21. Pass82,041 miles (+11)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,041 miles
    Test number
    970462919227
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteUnderbody chassis rust front/rear.

  22. Fail82,030 miles (+178)10 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,030 miles
    Test number
    283599269016
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteUnderbody chassis rust front/rear.

  23. Pass81,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,852 miles
    Test number
    433607378070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,852 miles2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,852 miles
    Test number
    594242578095
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  25. Pass81,852 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,852 miles
    Test number
    102642097012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,736 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,736 miles
    Test number
    671021196098
    • NoteNear side front and both rear tyres perrishing

Questions about YCG 289

What vehicle is registration YCG 289 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YCG 289 on a grey petrol Land Rover MK1 first used on 23 May 1960. 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 YCG 289 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YCG 289 expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YCG 289?
The MOT on YCG 289 expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YCG 289 done?
YCG 289 was recorded at 86,567 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 249 miles a year.
Has YCG 289 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YCG 289 has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on YCG 289 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on YCG 289 find?
YCG 289 passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside front headlamp reflector slightly defective.

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