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SUO 629H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

25,935 mi
Last recorded25,935 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUO 629H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,935 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 25,932 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 25,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front shock absorber different to all others

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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SUO 629H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 SUO 629H, 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 SUO 629H registered?

SUO 629H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 1970.

Is SUO 629H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUO 629H shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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