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ABT 688R

1977 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,557 mi
Last recorded25,557 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 10951,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABT 688R
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,557 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,262 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 25,262 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear prop rear uj badly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,853 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 23,853 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,169 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 21,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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ABT 688R is a 1977 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,621 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 109 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABT 688R, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ABT 688R registered?

ABT 688R is a 1977 Land Rover 109, first registered on 14 March 1977.

Is ABT 688R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABT 688R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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