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AFD 27H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,488 mi
Last recorded37,488 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFD 27H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 37,488 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 37,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,984 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 36,973 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,513 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 36,511 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,030 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 36,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,325 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,373 miles

Rear and both front flexi-hoses corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,980 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 33,978 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

vehicle pulling slightly to left under braking

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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AFD 27H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 58,688 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 AFD 27H, 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 56 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 AFD 27H registered?

AFD 27H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is AFD 27H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFD 27H shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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