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FHT 455K

1972 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,592 mi
Last recorded31,592 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 10955,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHT 455K
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,592 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,420 miles

Centre exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front inner wing splash guards badly corroded

Nearside front indicator lens faded

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear damper bushes badly perished

Rear floor crossbraces corroding

Rear number plate badly deteriorated

Severe oil leaks

Suspect brakes require bedding in,pedal very 'dead' feel

Switchgear badly worn

Fail 25 Jun 2016 31,420 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) securing nut loose (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front inner wing splash guards badly corroded

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear damper bushes badly perished

Rear floor crossbraces corroding

Rear number plate deteriorating

Various oil leaks (Typical Land Rover)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering joints.

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Suspension bushes perished.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,740 miles

All suspension bushes perished.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering joints.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,610 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 30,601 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,060 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,393 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,014 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 29,000 miles

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

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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FHT 455K is a 1972 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 55,334 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 FHT 455K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FHT 455K is a 1972 Land Rover 109, first registered on 11 February 1972.

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