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ExpiredMileage
82,197 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both chassis rails slightly corroded
Leaf spring seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle both front (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both chassis rails slightly corroded
Offside Front Body insecure brace bar on chasis (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Body not fully secure under passenger seat where bottle jack is kept (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body not fully secure wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
brake pipes masked in grease
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Front wipers smear slightly
Oil leak
Steering / suspension & braking componants all have corrosion
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipes masked in grease
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Vehicle steering & suspension componants have slight corrosion
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front and rear U-bolts on leaf springs corroded
Front and rear leaf springs corroded
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)
Front and rear U-bolts on leaf springs corroded
Front and rear leaf springs corroded
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AUK 185H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AUK 185H, 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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AUK 185H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1970.
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