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GCT 893N

1974 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

49,057 mi
Last recorded49,057 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCT 893N
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,057 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 49,057 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 49,055 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

gearbox mounts failed

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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GCT 893N is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 56,600 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 GCT 893N, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GCT 893N registered?

GCT 893N is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 23 October 1974.

Is GCT 893N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCT 893N shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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