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NDH 789J

1971 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

11,959 mi
Last recorded11,959 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDH 789J
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight 4X4 Utility
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 11,959 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 6,845 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 6,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 4,877 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 2,466 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 2,463 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear axle diff pinion oil leak contaminating offside rear shockabsorber and brake backplate

Pass 2 Mar 2015 394 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 394 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front shackle bush has excessive lateral movement

Offside rear brake pipe securing/P clip insecure

Oil leak nearside front hub

Oil leak offside rear hub

Main bean warning lamp illuminated all the time

Pass 6 Sep 2014 333 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 39 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 17 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,657 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 9,657 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 6,868 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 4,175 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 2,507 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 20
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16
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NDH 789J is a 1971 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NDH 789J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NDH 789J is a 1971 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility, first registered on 14 May 1971.

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