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AUV 496T

1979 Land Rover 109

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

17,349 mi
Last recorded17,349 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 10949,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUV 496T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2008 17,349 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 496T is a 1979 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 496T, 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.

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What year was AUV 496T registered?

AUV 496T is a 1979 Land Rover 109, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is AUV 496T safe to buy?

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