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DCA 17S

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,372 mi
Last recorded97,372 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCA 17S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 97,372 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive column secondary support (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 97,372 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive column secondary support (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,323 miles

Oil leak

center body outrigger corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,072 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 97,067 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 95,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake inbalance 20% (25% is max)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 95,889 miles

front brake inbalance 20% (25% is max)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 95,843 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 93,809 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,803 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 92,727 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 91,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 91,167 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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DCA 17S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DCA 17S, 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 DCA 17S?

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What year was DCA 17S registered?

DCA 17S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 16 March 1978.

Is DCA 17S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCA 17S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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