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HGU 716J

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,455 mi
Last recorded1,455 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 716J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 1,455 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 198 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end ball joint back arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 216,394 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 214,573 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 210,679 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 208,294 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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HGU 716J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HGU 716J, 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 HGU 716J registered?

HGU 716J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is HGU 716J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 716J shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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