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BPB 26H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,737 mi
Last recorded81,737 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPB 26H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,737 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 81,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 81,710 miles

oil leaks

Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,705 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 81,664 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 81,664 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2013 81,625 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 81,532 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 81,444 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 80,809 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,878 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 79,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 79,382 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 77,564 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 77,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/r wheel has brake bind

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 24 Jan 2007 74,787 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,787 miles

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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BPB 26H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BPB 26H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPB 26H registered?

BPB 26H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is BPB 26H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPB 26H shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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