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ONK 201H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,644 mi
Last recorded196,644 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONK 201H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 196,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to vehicle underside

N,S,R suspension bump stop missing

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Perishing to all tyres within treads & on sidewalls

Fail 29 May 2014 196,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to vehicle underside

N,S,R suspension bump stop missing

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Perishing to all tyres within treads & on sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2013 189,568 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge and perished

offside rear tyre heavily perished, not deep enough to reach the cords

slight perishing to nearside front tyre

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 20 May 2013 189,339 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre heavily perished, not deep enough to reach the cords

slight perishing to nearside front tyre

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2012 181,296 miles

front exhaust flexible section has a minor leak of gasses

power steering box and pipes damp with fluid

slight corrosion to both offside front brake pipes

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

slight deterioration to both front seatbelts

some perishing to both rear tyres

some play in both rear upper shock absorber bushes

Fail 18 Jun 2012 181,296 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexible section has a minor leak of gasses

offside rear fog light not working

power steering box and pipes damp with fluid

slight corrosion to both offside front brake pipes

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

slight deterioration to both front seatbelts

some perishing to both rear tyres

some play in both rear upper shock absorber bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2010 168,389 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearsdie front tyre has splits in sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

power steering box damp with oil

some damage to both front seatbelts

some perishing to all tyres

some splitting to offside front wiper blade

spare tyre loose on rear door

Fail 21 Sep 2010 168,389 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearsdie front tyre has splits in sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

power steering box damp with oil

some damage to both front seatbelts

some perishing to all tyres

some splitting to offside front wiper blade

spare tyre loose on rear door

Pass 6 Oct 2009 153,014 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear fog lamp not working

some corrosion to rear crossmember

wiper park switch not working

Fail 5 Oct 2009 153,014 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear brake pads getting low

rear fog lamp not working

some corrosion and wear to rear brake discs

some corrosion to rear crossmember

wiper park switch not working

Pass 21 Oct 2008 139,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine oil topped up befor test

rear fog lamp inoprotive

Fail 21 Oct 2008 139,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine oil topped up befor test

rear fog lamp inoprotive

Pass 12 Sep 2007 129,484 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 129,480 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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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ONK 201H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ONK 201H, 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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ONK 201H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1970.

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