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YHY 597J

1970 Land Rover LWB

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

87,417 mi
Last recorded87,417 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Land Rover LWB85,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHY 597J
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 May 2018 87,417 miles

Brake pedal spongy excessive travel (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only linkage damaged (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front swivel hubs leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,043 miles

chassis has many patches

Fail 7 Feb 2017 84,041 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross memeber (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Front o/s and n/s leaf springs very rusty

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear o/s and n/s leaf springs very rusty

oil warning lamp on

Fail 18 Aug 2016 87,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all x4 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,955 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

smoke from exhaust after idle

Fail 1 Apr 2015 85,955 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

smoke from exhaust after idle

Pass 26 Apr 2014 85,327 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 85,327 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,678 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

play in front dampers-lower bushes

vehicle welded and undersealed in areas on chassis

Fail 10 Apr 2013 83,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

play in front lower damper bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,165 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly perished

slight seepage from steering box

vehicle underside has been extensively welded and undersealed

Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,195 miles

nearside front out rigger getting rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,805 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 76,805 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 74,357 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 74,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,534 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover LWB?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
1,034
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
position lamp(s) not working 49
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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YHY 597J is a 1970 Land Rover LWB in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 85,082 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 LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHY 597J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YHY 597J is a 1970 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 13 October 1970.

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