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YVB 157H

1970 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,945 mi
Last recorded83,945 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Range Rover66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVB 157H
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,945 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 83,935 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,850 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,476 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 83,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,190 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 83,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,573 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 82,571 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 82,455 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 82,455 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,277 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 82,277 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,060 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 82,060 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,694 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 87,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,475 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 81,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,984 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 80,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 80,611 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 80,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 80,311 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 80,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 157H is a 1970 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 157H, 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 157H registered?

YVB 157H is a 1970 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 February 1970.

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