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EEH 470Y

1976 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,703 mi
Last recorded78,703 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2005
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEH 470Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2005 78,703 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 78,703 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Inner Front Brake relay lever excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EEH 470Y is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 48,070 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 EEH 470Y, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EEH 470Y?

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What year was EEH 470Y registered?

EEH 470Y is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is EEH 470Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEH 470Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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