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CCH 953H

1970 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 3320cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,448 mi
Last recorded42,448 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCH 953H
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,320cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,448 miles

front prop shaft front & rear universl joints have excessive movement in them

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,371 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 42,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,295 miles

all brake pipes corroded

chassis rails corroded

road springs coierroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,261 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 41,261 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jun 2010 35,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,179 miles

engine emits slightly blue smoke out of exhaust on tick over !

Fail 4 Jun 2009 30,152 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,114 miles

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front axle seals slightly weeping oil

offside front wheel binding 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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CCH 953H is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 3,320cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 52,046 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 CCH 953H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CCH 953H registered?

CCH 953H is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 15 July 1970.

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