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AUV 494T

1979 Land Rover 109

Brown Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,294 mi
Last recorded6,294 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 10949,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUV 494T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 6,294 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all tyres perished on sidewalls and in treads

Pass 22 May 2018 5,043 miles

all road tyres perished on sidewalls and in treads

Pass 18 May 2017 3,845 miles

Chassis has been heaverly repaired

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 3,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped main front to rear on front section (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure belt reel (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper arm (8.3.1e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Chassis has been heaverly repaired

Fail 21 Jun 2006 1,128 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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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AUV 494T is a 1979 Land Rover 109 in Brown with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,094 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 AUV 494T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AUV 494T registered?

AUV 494T is a 1979 Land Rover 109, first registered on 16 July 1979.

Is AUV 494T safe to buy?

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