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TCX 994H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,489 mi
Last recorded80,489 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCX 994H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 80,489 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 80,489 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,465 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 80,464 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,969 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 75,805 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 74,423 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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TCX 994H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TCX 994H, 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 TCX 994H registered?

TCX 994H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is TCX 994H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCX 994H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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