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SBH 427H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

5,946 mi
Last recorded5,946 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBH 427H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 5,946 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 5,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal cover corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch plate corroded

rear axle support corroded

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 5,666 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Feb 2016 5,666 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Feb 2015 3,471 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 3,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 1,734 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 1 miles

nearside front seat belt buckle corroded off

new speedo fitted at re test

offside front leaf spring rear bush worn leaf spring close to fouling chassis

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on 2mm

offside front tyre worn cracked intread close to inner cords

offside rear leaf spring rear shackle bush worn over

Fail 7 Feb 2013 38,381 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front seat belt buckle corroded off

no speedo

offside front leaf spring rear bush worn leaf spring close to fouling chassis

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on 2mm

offside front tyre worn cracked intread close to inner cords

offside rear leaf spring rear shackle bush worn over

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,871 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 36,865 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 36,326 miles

slight cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 34,187 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 34,172 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2007 32,954 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,151 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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SBH 427H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SBH 427H, 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 SBH 427H registered?

SBH 427H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 1970.

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