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FNV 768L

1972 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,776 mi
Last recorded29,776 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 10955,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNV 768L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,776 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,557 miles

Oil leak

both front inner wing splash guards corroded

both rear bump stops missing

r/o/s chassis corroding [behind shocker]

slight buckle in f/n/s & r/n/s brake drums

Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,191 miles

Front Lower 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.B.7)

centre cross member corroding n/s

f/o/s chassis corroding

front prop uj worn

rear prop uj worn

slight buckle in f/n/s brake drum

slight buckle in rear brake drums

slight oil leak from f/o/s hub

Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,997 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

f/o/s inner wing under wing corroded

slight inbalance in front brakes o/s low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,715 miles

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

both rear bump stops

r/n/s chassis corroding

slight oil leak from f/o/s hub

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f engine mounting loose

o/s/f hub oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,041 miles

both front tyres perishing

both rear bump stops missing

centre chassis spar corroding

f/o/s splash guard corroded

handbrake linkage worn

slight bind in f/n/s brake

slight buckle in r/o/s brake drum

Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,744 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

f/o/s splash guard corroded

slight buckle in r/o/s brake drum

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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FNV 768L is a 1972 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNV 768L, 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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FNV 768L is a 1972 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 August 1972.

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