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YNV 809J

1971 Land Rover Series

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,535 mi
Last recorded82,535 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Series70,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNV 809J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 82,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,414 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,950 miles

Front Both front hub seals leaking

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 81,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both front hub seals leaking

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,522 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,550 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,038 miles

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

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,653 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 78,973 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,973 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,673 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2012 78,672 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,110 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,343 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 77,343 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 75,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

This vehicle is rusty out side MOT.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 75,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

This vehicle is rusty out side MOT.

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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YNV 809J is a 1971 Land Rover Series in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 70,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YNV 809J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YNV 809J registered?

YNV 809J is a 1971 Land Rover Series, first registered on 9 March 1971.

Is YNV 809J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNV 809J shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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