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EHM 643J

1970 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,292 mi
Last recorded91,292 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHM 643J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,292 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,669 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn ON MOT LIMITS (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 90,669 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn ON MOT LIMITS (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/side front brake binding

Fail 16 Dec 2019 90,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front wheel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive wheel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all chassis members corroded

play in steering column top bush

Pass 7 Nov 2016 86,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on mot limits (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

side lights wired up with head lights !

Fail 7 Nov 2016 86,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on mot limits (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

side lights wired up with head lights !

Fail 2 Nov 2016 86,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on mot limits (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

side lights wired up with head lights !

Pass 21 May 2015 78,333 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,258 miles

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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EHM 643J is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EHM 643J, 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 EHM 643J registered?

EHM 643J is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 October 1970.

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