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BHT 68J

1971 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,430 mi
Last recorded97,430 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHT 68J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,064 miles

rear axle oil leak

steering swivel balls corroded

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

body low on offside

both nearside tyres perished/cracked

front propshaft slide worn

offside rear shock absorber fouling body

rear axle hanger straps broken

Fail 4 Sep 2013 94,064 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

body low on offside

both nearside tyres perished/cracked

front propshaft slide worn

offside rear shock absorber fouling body

rear axle hanger straps broken

rear axle oil leak

steering swivel balls corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,862 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,769 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 93,749 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 93,580 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 93,513 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 93,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake master cylinder appears slightly damp

brake pedal is soft on first pump

centre exhaust fouling chassis

oil on minimum

stop cable incorrectly fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2006 93,118 miles

brake master cylinder appears slightly damp

brake pedal is soft on first pump

centre exhaust fouling chassis

oil on minimum

stop cable incorrectly fitted

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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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BHT 68J is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BHT 68J, 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.

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What year was BHT 68J registered?

BHT 68J is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 2 April 1971.

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