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AVG 698S

1977 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,115 mi
Last recorded35,115 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 10951,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 698S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,115 miles

n/s & o/s chassis corrosion starting

Fail 25 Feb 2022 35,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

n/s & o/s chassis corrosion starting

Pass 25 Jan 2021 35,115 miles

Sections of the rear crossmember have been repaired and sealed.

Sections of the vehicle chassis have been repaired and sealed.

Pass 15 May 2017 35,109 miles

Rear of chassis repaired with patches

Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,099 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 35,099 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,084 miles

nearside outrigger slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2015 35,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside outrigger slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,072 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front seat doesnot secure in upright position,(as manufactured)

offside front tyre some cracking to sidewall

slight engine oil and coolant leaks

Fail 26 Sep 2011 34,941 miles

Offside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front seat doesnot secure in upright position,(as manufactured)

offside front tyre some cracking to sidewall

slight engine oil and coolant leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,538 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 34,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,313 miles

brake servo assistance weak

Fail 24 Sep 2009

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,477 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,459 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,648 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 24,638 miles

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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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AVG 698S is a 1977 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AVG 698S, 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 AVG 698S registered?

AVG 698S is a 1977 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 September 1977.

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