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BHJ 378S

1977 Land Rover 109

Red Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,387 mi
Last recorded94,387 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 10951,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 378S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,387 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,916 miles

Oil leak

transmission back plate oil coated

Fail 12 Sep 2013 93,916 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damp marks around fuel tank possible leak

front number plate broken

transmission back plate oil coated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,343 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 93,114 miles

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

all light lenses colours are starting to distort

o/s/f tyre is perished on side wall

steering slight play

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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BHJ 378S is a 1977 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BHJ 378S, 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 BHJ 378S registered?

BHJ 378S is a 1977 Land Rover 109, first registered on 20 September 1977.

Is BHJ 378S safe to buy?

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