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MVS 835

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,757 mi
Last recorded25,757 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVS 835
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 25,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip on o/s (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,220 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,992 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 22,925 miles

Brake pedal has rubber missing but has a raised/rough edge

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various plates and patches covered in underseal to body and chassis

Fail 11 Aug 2012 22,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal has rubber missing but has a raised/rough edge

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various plates and patches covered in underseal to body and chassis

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pipe corroded

exhaust mount mid temp reapair

needs extra bolt in lower seat belt mounts

slight corrosion to front floor (not perscribed area)

slight leak from front hubs

slight wear in handbrake linkage

Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,361 miles

all propshaft universal joints worn

both front swivel balls damp

Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,773 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 21,234 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 19,342 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,448 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 17,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MVS 835 is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MVS 835, 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 MVS 835 registered?

MVS 835 is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1970.

Is MVS 835 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVS 835 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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