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277 RDV

1978 Land Rover 109

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,981 mi
Last recorded124,981 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration277 RDV
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 124,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 123,152 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 122,334 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 122,110 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?

Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
4,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,564
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,754
Stop lamp not working 1,452
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,166
position lamp(s) not working 1,056
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277 RDV is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 49,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 109 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 277 RDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 109 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 48 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 277 RDV?

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What year was 277 RDV registered?

277 RDV is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 4 April 1978.

Is 277 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 277 RDV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 277 RDV have outstanding finance?

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