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YYB 635H

1970 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

32,647 mi
Last recorded32,647 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Defender58,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYB 635H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 32,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 very badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 32,647 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 32,647 miles

Central Steering locking device insecure drop arm (2.2.C.1g)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure drop arm (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 32,647 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet close to bulkhead (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to headlight stuck on main beam (1.8.A.1c)

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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to headlight stuck on main beam (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,647 miles

chassis box section near front body mounts but not within 30cm both sides corroded

chassis legs all along surface corrosion

exhaust system corroded

free play in steering

nearside front and nearside rear shock bush's deteriorated

nearside rear leaf spring bush deteriorated rear most bush

offside rear, nearside rear and nearside front tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 32,647 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure front most bolt (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (at front of rear leaf spring) (2.4.A.3)

chassis box section near front body mounts but not within 30cm both sides corroded

chassis legs all along surface corrosion

exhaust system corroded

free play in steering

nearside front and nearside rear shock bush's deteriorated

nearside rear leaf spring bush deteriorated rear most bush

offside rear, nearside rear and nearside front tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 32,647 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished/cracked

both front chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,647 miles

Oil leak

all tyres perished/cracked

both front chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,647 miles

Oil leak

nearside front outrigger corodded

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 3 Jun 2014 32,647 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front outrigger corodded

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,646 miles

advise all tyres slighty perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

gearbox mounts worn(clutch pedal moves on r/h lock)

o/s windscreen scratched

o/s/ chassis outrigger corroding

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight brake bind n/s/f

towbar wireing for tail lights n/w

Fail 11 Jun 2012 32,647 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

gearbox mounts worn(clutch pedal moves on r/h lock)

o/s windscreen scratched

o/s/ chassis outrigger corroding

slight brake bind n/s/f

towbar wireing for tail lights n/w

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,647 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 32,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,647 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 32,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,647 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,294 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 32,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,144 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,462 miles

N/s/f lower shock absorber bushes worn †N/s/r lower " " "

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

Windscreen washer's intermittent!

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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YYB 635H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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 YYB 635H, 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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YYB 635H is a 1970 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1970.

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