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CMU 247V

1979 Land Rover 109

Black Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,285 mi
Last recorded95,285 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 10949,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMU 247V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,285 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 95,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front axle swivel/sphere leaking

Offside Front axle swivel/sphere leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gear oil leak n/s/r brake drum area

Pass 30 Jun 2020 93,882 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low/slowest to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 93,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low/slowest to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,973 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 92,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,833 miles

front spheres seeping slightly

rear non-structural support panel corroded

surface corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 21 Oct 2009 89,680 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 89,680 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,669 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 88,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 87,561 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/front sphere weeping...and slight playto shocker bushes..front and rear.. .

some rust to chassis legs, x members, outriggers brake pipe over axles x2 , and general underside..

some smoke evident on accelleration....

Pass 3 Mar 2006 85,236 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 85,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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CMU 247V is a 1979 Land Rover 109 in Black with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,094 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 CMU 247V, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CMU 247V registered?

CMU 247V is a 1979 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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