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BUR 197T

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

40,975 mi
Last recorded40,975 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 197T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,975 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 40,971 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 39,146 miles

rear u/j badly worn

Fail 22 Jul 2016 39,146 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear u/j badly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,104 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 38,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,236 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,677 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,832 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,178 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

gash in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2011 28,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

gash in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2010 27,592 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 27,591 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 27,586 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 27,135 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 27,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,712 miles

corrosion to front metal brake pipes

hand brake effort slightly low

hand brake travel could be improved

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear shockabsorber slightly damp

water leak from engine

Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,306 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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BUR 197T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BUR 197T, 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.

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What year was BUR 197T registered?

BUR 197T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 17 November 1978.

Is BUR 197T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUR 197T shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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