MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,702 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Small hole in floor pan but not considered structural
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear corrosion to strengthening bar for boot floor but not structural
Play in both universal joints on the front prop shaft
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BTG 862J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BTG 862J, 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 BTG 862J registered?
BTG 862J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1970.
Is BTG 862J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BTG 862J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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