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BGU 808G

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,487 mi
Last recorded45,487 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGU 808G
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,487 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,457 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 45,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported throughout (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

o/s door mirror arm loose

slight play in n/s/f wheelbearing

Fail 26 Oct 2016 45,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 45,409 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,197 miles

FRONT DIFF LEAKING

GEARBOX LEAKING

O/S/F SWIVEL JOINT LEAKING

Oil leak

REAR DIFF LEAKING

TRANSFER BOX LEAKING

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,143 miles

all underside has underseal applied

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,456 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 60,762 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

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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BGU 808G is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGU 808G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGU 808G registered?

BGU 808G is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 17 October 1978.

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