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GUF 314N

1974 Land Rover 109

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,296 mi
Last recorded97,296 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUF 314N
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 97,296 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,215 miles

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

slight oil leak from both front hub oil seals

Fail 18 Oct 2016 95,211 miles

Fuel pipe leaking both tanks (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 95,204 miles

numerous oil leaks

underside and components corroded

vehicle leans to nearside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 95,204 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

numerous oil leaks

underside and components corroded

vehicle leans to nearside

Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,204 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAKS

UNDERSIDE PLUS COMPONENTS CORRODED

VEHICLE LEANS TO NEARSIDE

Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Jul 2010 95,204 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 95,204 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front hub back seals leak

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front diferential seal leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2009 95,064 miles

Both front Hub seals leaking

Offside rear driveshaft seal leak

Pass 26 Jul 2008 86,626 miles

Nearside suspension low

Fail 7 Jun 2008 86,558 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

slight leak from drop arm seal on steering box.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 81,852 miles

oil leaks

Pass 17 May 2006 77,225 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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GUF 314N is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GUF 314N, 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 GUF 314N registered?

GUF 314N is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 8 November 1974.

Is GUF 314N safe to buy?

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