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ANK 194S

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,569 mi
Last recorded62,569 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANK 194S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 62,569 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,570 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 62,569 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,902 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all yres slightly perished

Fail 28 Jul 2015 59,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all yres slightly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,563 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 54,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,756 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,756 miles

Advise both front tyres and n/s/r are starting to perish.

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 52,732 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

The vehicle is in need of cosmetic attention,begining to show its age Emission test visiual OK

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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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ANK 194S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 ANK 194S, 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.

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What year was ANK 194S registered?

ANK 194S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 11 July 1978.

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