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GIW 358

1973 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,657 mi
Last recorded65,657 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 358
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,657 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,657 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,887 miles

Oil leak ()

front prob shaft uj has play

play in offside rear shock shaft

Fail 17 Mar 2017 60,883 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passenger floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

front prob shaft uj has play

play in offside rear shock shaft

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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GIW 358 is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GIW 358, 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 GIW 358 registered?

GIW 358 is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is GIW 358 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIW 358 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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