MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,884 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion around several chassis outriggers
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)
An item not tested (Manual)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
front wipers wearing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SUR 681J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SUR 681J, 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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How do I check the history of SUR 681J?
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What year was SUR 681J registered?
SUR 681J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1970.
Is SUR 681J safe to buy?
The MOT history for SUR 681J shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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