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MAR 419H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,933 mi
Last recorded70,933 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAR 419H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,933 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 70,933 miles

Braking system leaking n/s rear cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,427 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 67,644 miles

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both side front inner arches corroded

offside front steering arm securing nuts slightly insecure

offside front tractor joint has slit play

Fail 28 May 2014 67,644 miles

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both side front inner arches corroded

offside front steering arm securing nuts slightly insecure

offside front tractor joint has slit play

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,631 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,914 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,394 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 66,141 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,786 miles

s outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2006 64,869 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 64,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) 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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MAR 419H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MAR 419H, 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

How do I check the history of MAR 419H?

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What year was MAR 419H registered?

MAR 419H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1970.

Is MAR 419H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAR 419H shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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