MOT Status
ValidMileage
1,455 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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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.
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How do I check the history of HGU 716J?
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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.
Does HGU 716J have outstanding finance?
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