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BAE 72J

1971 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,783 mi
Last recorded21,783 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAE 72J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 21,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,566 miles

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 2 Jul 2020 20,440 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam inner and outer (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 30 Apr 2019 18,704 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front footwell holed

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 18,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front footwell holed

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 18,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

multiple oil leaks from diffs & transfer box

Pass 7 May 2016 12,101 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 12,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint front (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 10,559 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2014 7,676 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,321 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 7,289 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

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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BAE 72J is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,394 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 BAE 72J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAE 72J registered?

BAE 72J is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 17 February 1971.

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