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CYW 740H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,290 mi
Last recorded96,290 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYW 740H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 96,290 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust system rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,406 miles

exhaust smoke levels on upper limits

Fail 20 Apr 2017 93,406 miles

Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

exhaust smoke levels on upper limits

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,003 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 82,800 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 82,630 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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CYW 740H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CYW 740H, 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 CYW 740H registered?

CYW 740H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1970.

Is CYW 740H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYW 740H shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CYW 740H have outstanding finance?

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