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BTG 862J

1970 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,702 mi
Last recorded79,702 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTG 862J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 79,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,411 miles

Play in both universal joints on the front prop shaft

Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,368 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 79,368 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2013

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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