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JRA 68H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRA 68H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 7 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 14,630 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 14,630 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,630 miles

some surface corrosion to underside

unable to see brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2009 14,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,358 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside front tyres perished

Fail 19 Sep 2008 14,349 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside front tyres perished

Fail 8 Feb 2008 14,290 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre wall excessively cracking but no splits/or cut vissable

Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,339 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 12,245 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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JRA 68H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JRA 68H, 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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What year was JRA 68H registered?

JRA 68H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1970.

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