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GAP 996L

1972 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,750 mi
Last recorded83,750 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 10955,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAP 996L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 83,750 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

front prop shaft gaiter split

offside front tyre cracking on outer side wall

play in front prop shaft uj

Fail 28 Sep 2016 83,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

front propshaft gaiter split

front propshaft uj worn to excess

offside tyre cracking on outer side wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,727 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

advise front prop gator deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2015 83,727 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

advise front prop gator deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,703 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 83,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 83,679 miles

n/s front tyre cracking on side wall

o/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 16 May 2013 83,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front tyre cracking on side wall

o/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 8 May 2013 83,663 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perishing

coolant hose leaking

offside front tyre is a remould

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 4 Apr 2012 83,582 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perishing

coolant hose leaking

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,486 miles

Centre exhaust slightly loose.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside rear tyre outer side walls perrishing.

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

Offside front door dificult to close.

exhaust corroded.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 83,485 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r and o/s/rtyre sidewalls starting to perish

o/s/f door difcicult to close without help

Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,043 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 83,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 82,265 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 80,683 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 80,380 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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GAP 996L is a 1972 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GAP 996L, 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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What year was GAP 996L registered?

GAP 996L is a 1972 Land Rover 109, first registered on 12 October 1972.

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