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YVB 156H

1970 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,093 mi
Last recorded30,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Range Rover66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVB 156H
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 30,093 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 28,767 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 27,099 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 24,701 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 18,866 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 17,215 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 14,729 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 12,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 10,255 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 8,711 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 6,858 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 5,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 1,217 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 97,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 93,150 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 88,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 83,635 miles

Front Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

n/s inner wing corroded

o/s inner wing corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2007 79,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 74,930 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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YVB 156H is a 1970 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 66,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YVB 156H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 56 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YVB 156H registered?

YVB 156H is a 1970 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 February 1970.

Is YVB 156H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVB 156H shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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