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YHY 640J

1970 Land Rover Pick Up

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

13,719 mi
Last recorded13,719 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Pick Up27,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHY 640J
MakeLand Rover
ModelPick Up
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 13,719 miles

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 12 Dec 2015 78,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,072 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,072 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis has recieved extensive welding repair,s

n/s footwell pop rivited in

Fail 15 Oct 2013 78,072 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chassis has recieved extensive welding repair,s

o/s and n/s foot wells repaired with pop rivets

Pass 24 Nov 2012 78,072 miles

n/s/f floorpan corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 78,072 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

n/s/f floorpan corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 78,072 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,072 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 78,072 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion chassis

corrosion foot wells

Fail 23 Dec 2010 78,072 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion chassis

corrosion foot wells

Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,072 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,072 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axel pinion seal leaking

slight oil leak from nsf cv joint

Pass 22 Aug 2007 78,072 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 78,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 78,072 miles

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

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

brake discs worn

suspension bushes perished

Pass 3 May 2006 78,102 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Pick Up?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 93
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 72
Stop lamp not working 69
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 55
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YHY 640J is a 1970 Land Rover Pick Up in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 27,380 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHY 640J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHY 640J registered?

YHY 640J is a 1970 Land Rover Pick Up, first registered on 10 November 1970.

Is YHY 640J safe to buy?

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