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DPG 257J

1970 Land Rover LWB

Beige Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,010 mi
Last recorded94,010 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover LWB85,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPG 257J
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 94,010 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,922 miles

Slight leak from power steering pump.

Fail 18 Nov 2016 93,922 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight leak from power steering pump.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 93,849 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 93,849 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

power steering belt needs adjusting

How Reliable is the Land Rover LWB?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
1,034
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
position lamp(s) not working 49
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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DPG 257J is a 1970 Land Rover LWB in Beige with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 85,082 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 LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPG 257J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPG 257J registered?

DPG 257J is a 1970 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 24 September 1970.

Is DPG 257J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPG 257J 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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