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YVB 163H

1970 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,257 mi
Last recorded38,257 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Range Rover66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVB 163H
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2025 38,257 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub damp

Offside Front swivel hub damp

Pass 1 Sep 2022 37,760 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 37,603 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 37,400 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,207 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,042 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,838 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,728 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,608 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,491 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,805 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,450 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,652 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 163H is a 1970 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 163H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YVB 163H registered?

YVB 163H is a 1970 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 3 March 1970.

Is YVB 163H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVB 163H shows 15 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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