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EBL 56K

1971 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 1526cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

55,397 mi
Last recorded55,397 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBL 56K
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,526cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 55,397 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 55,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,318 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,331 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 48,324 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,754 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,045 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 39,042 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,734 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 27,563 miles

Advise slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,193 miles

o/s/r light lens poor condition

oil leaks

n/s/f leaf spring bent

Pass 5 Aug 2010 12,221 miles

no hazzard lighta. no fog light. play n/s front ball joint

Fail 29 Jul 2010 12,196 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no hazzard lighta. no fog light. play n/s front ball joint

Pass 7 Sep 2009 7,879 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 7,879 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 2,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brakes pull slightly right

parking brake linkage worn , nsr top chassis corroded,centre cargo supports corroded,front spring hanger bushes worn,

Fail 3 Sep 2008 2,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brakes pull slightly right

parking brake linkage worn , nsr top chassis corroded,centre cargo supports corroded,front spring hanger bushes worn,

Fail 18 Aug 2008 2,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres are perished

Exhaust cable tied up

Handbrake linkage is in poor condition

Underside is very heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,971 miles

advise as listed on vt 30 752759317233

Fail 7 Aug 2007 18,971 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chassis and brake pipes have been very heavily undersealed

Rear chassis cross member is rusted out

Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 73,873 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 73,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2005 73,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leaking

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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EBL 56K is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 1,526cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,394 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 EBL 56K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EBL 56K is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 20 August 1971.

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