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516 JYB

1960 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,126 mi
Last recorded109,126 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1960 Land Rover Defender32,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration516 JYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 109,126 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,471 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,070 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,620 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 93,620 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 88,649 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 84,123 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 84,123 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 79,502 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 79,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 75,594 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,054 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 67,543 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 62,545 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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516 JYB is a 1960 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 32,901 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 516 JYB, 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 66 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 516 JYB?

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What year was 516 JYB registered?

516 JYB is a 1960 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1960.

Is 516 JYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 516 JYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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