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DHN 522H

1970 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,932 mi
Last recorded49,932 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHN 522H
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,932 miles

All shock absorber bushes perished

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Nearside front inner wing panel corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Service brake efficiency 50%, only just meeting minimum requirements

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 49,915 miles

Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed Plate insecure (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

ALL shock absorber bushes perished

ALL tyres perished

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Nearside front inner wing panel corroded

Offside rear hub seal leaking

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,132 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,873 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,211 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 42,168 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,659 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,404 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,674 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 34,671 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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DHN 522H is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,249cc 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 DHN 522H, 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.

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What year was DHN 522H registered?

DHN 522H is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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