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YNG 649J

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

7,234 mi
Last recorded7,234 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNG 649J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 7,234 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 6,846 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 6,121 miles

roll cage fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 5,156 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 4,467 miles

corrosion to bulk head

Pass 28 Oct 2013 2,099 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,182 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 99,182 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

advise tie rod bushes on front axle

Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,143 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 96,974 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 96,782 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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YNG 649J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YNG 649J, 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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What year was YNG 649J registered?

YNG 649J is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1970.

Is YNG 649J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNG 649J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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