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GSC 400N

1974 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,186 mi
Last recorded69,186 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSC 400N
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,186 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,497 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 64,497 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,248 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 63,248 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 62,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 60,670 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 60,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GSC 400N is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GSC 400N, 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 GSC 400N registered?

GSC 400N is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GSC 400N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSC 400N shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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