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GAD 782L

1973 Land Rover 109

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,963 mi
Last recorded62,963 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAD 782L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,918 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 62,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,755 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 62,755 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,596 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 62,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,399 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,277 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,113 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,932 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 61,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,606 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 61,578 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,981 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 60,981 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight aim slightly low

nearside and offside spring shackle slightly off centre

nearside shocker bush slightly loose

Pass 8 Jul 2006 60,711 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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GAD 782L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,684 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 GAD 782L, 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 53 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 GAD 782L registered?

GAD 782L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 7 March 1973.

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