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PBN 858H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,591 mi
Last recorded13,591 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBN 858H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,591 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 133,249 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 12,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 13,014 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

rear x member corroding

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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PBN 858H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PBN 858H, 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

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What year was PBN 858H registered?

PBN 858H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1970.

Is PBN 858H safe to buy?

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