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FLR 607J

1971 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,133 mi
Last recorded87,133 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLR 607J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 87,133 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,698 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,709 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 84,548 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,658 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 83,656 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 82,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s rear binding slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective only 1 mounting for system (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 80,739 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal goes nearly to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount point at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork damper bushes worn (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 2x unused hooks on system (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective starting to split away ()

Fail 11 Oct 2018 80,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective only one mounting ! (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective moving when parking brake is applied ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,648 miles

Front Both wipers deteriorating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 76,631 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front both wipers deteriorating

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,932 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 73,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp - side light brighter (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,924 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings

steering box damp

steering column universal joint slight wear

Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,684 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,674 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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FLR 607J is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FLR 607J, 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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What year was FLR 607J registered?

FLR 607J is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is FLR 607J safe to buy?

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