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BNU 913T

1978 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,058 mi
Last recorded6,058 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNU 913T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 6,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 6,056 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn upper. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear. (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Front bolt. (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose nut missing. (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Front bolt. (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Car pulling over the road when braking.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 1,264 miles

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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BNU 913T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,625cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BNU 913T, 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

How do I check the history of BNU 913T?

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What year was BNU 913T registered?

BNU 913T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 13 December 1978.

Is BNU 913T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNU 913T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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