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DDU 436T

1978 Land Rover 109

Yellow Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,861 mi
Last recorded132,861 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDU 436T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2007 132,861 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 132,861 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 436T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Yellow with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 436T, 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

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What year was DDU 436T registered?

DDU 436T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 December 1978.

Is DDU 436T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDU 436T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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