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FGH 148J

1970 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

72,548 mi
Last recorded72,548 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGH 148J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 72,548 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 72,544 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 72,477 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 72,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,378 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 72,374 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,035 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 72,032 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,582 miles

Corrosion n/s/f door sill

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 71,578 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Corrosion n/s/f door sill

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,070 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 70,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Spare tyre defective

indicator switch loose

Fail 13 Oct 2011 70,585 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Spare tyre defective

indicator switch loose

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,922 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/f door corroded

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 69,389 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil weeping from both rear brake back plates

Fail 26 Sep 2008 69,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,151 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 69,059 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 69,059 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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FGH 148J is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FGH 148J, 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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FGH 148J is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 17 November 1970.

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