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DSA 440B

1974 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,849 mi
Last recorded17,849 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSA 440B
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 17,849 miles

Centre Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when main beam is on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,913 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 14 Jul 2011 16,859 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak engine

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,045 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front wheel close to suspension on fullock

rear seats not fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,493 miles

approx 60mm freeplay at steering wheel

front swiwel joints oily

o/s/f wheel noisey when spun

rear leafsprings corroded

rear seats missing

Fail 6 Jul 2009 15,484 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

approx 60mm freeplay at steering wheel

front swiwel joints oily

o/s/f wheel noisey when spun

rear leafsprings corroded

rear seats missing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,841 miles

freeplay at steering wheel

front wheels noisey when spun

o/s/f inner wing panel corroded/ holed near brake master cylinder

rear seats missing

side to side play at h/brake lever

Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,114 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,899 miles

oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY O/S TRACK ROD END

Fail 22 May 2006 10,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DSA 440B is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 56,600 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 DSA 440B, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSA 440B registered?

DSA 440B is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 September 1974.

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