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MST 573H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,111 mi
Last recorded44,111 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMST 573H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 42,072 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,092 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,556 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,068 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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MST 573H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MST 573H, 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 MST 573H registered?

MST 573H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 July 1970.

Is MST 573H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MST 573H shows 5 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 MST 573H have outstanding finance?

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