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GDF 589L

1973 Land Rover 109

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,350 mi
Last recorded74,350 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDF 589L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 74,350 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 74,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2009 74,140 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008
Pass 23 Jul 2007 73,330 miles

Both rear tyres due to age are showing signs of deterioration

Pass 3 Apr 2006 73,195 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 73,195 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GDF 589L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GDF 589L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDF 589L registered?

GDF 589L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 30 March 1973.

Is GDF 589L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDF 589L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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