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DDU 433T

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,088 mi
Last recorded35,088 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDU 433T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 35,088 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 35,088 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,712 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 32,593 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DDU 433T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DDU 433T, 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 DDU 433T registered?

DDU 433T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 22 November 1978.

Is DDU 433T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDU 433T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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