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GVC 843N

1974 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,826 mi
Last recorded3,826 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVC 843N
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 3,826 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 3,826 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 2,710 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 1,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 859 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

welding repairs to rear chassis

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 16,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside/nearside body sills corroded

offside/nearside wiper blades deteriorating

surface corrosion to chassis

welding repairs carried out chassis

Fail 17 May 2012 16,927 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside/nearside body sills corroded

offside/nearside wiper blades deteriorating

surface corrosion to chassis

welding repairs carried out chassis

Pass 19 May 2011 16,927 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exstensive welding repairs carried out

Fail 17 May 2011 16,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exstensive welding repairs carried out

Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,927 miles

exstensive welding repairs carried out

slight play nearside front hub

Pass 11 Apr 2009 16,927 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,927 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

repairs carried out to rear chassis

Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,927 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing low

slight play steering box

Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,927 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 16,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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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GVC 843N is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GVC 843N, 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 GVC 843N registered?

GVC 843N is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 7 November 1974.

Is GVC 843N safe to buy?

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