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DPH 770J

1970 Land Rover 109

Cream Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,400 mi
Last recorded7,400 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPH 770J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,400 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 6,370 miles

Chassis weak in several places

Play in all steering joints

Play in nearside hub joints

Fail 23 Mar 2010 6,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Chassis weak in several places

Play in all steering joints

Play in nearside hub joints

Pass 6 Apr 2009 4,356 miles

nsf spring hanger getting weak

Fail 1 Apr 2009 4,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf spring hanger getting weak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Mar 2008 1,901 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 58 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 98,504 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 98,475 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DPH 770J is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Cream with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DPH 770J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPH 770J registered?

DPH 770J is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 13 October 1970.

Is DPH 770J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPH 770J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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