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GVW 545N

1974 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,754 mi
Last recorded66,754 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2014
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVW 545N
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2014 66,754 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2013 66,754 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear fog lamp stays on and has no switch fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2007 62,683 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis to body mount prescribed areas - cumulative affect not yet great enough to cause serious insecurity of body

gearbox oil leak

nearside front leaf spring anchor bracket bolts showing less thread than offside - may indicate that bolts are not as secure should be

slight bind to offside and nearside rear brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2006 59,961 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 59,961 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Exhaust loose at manifold

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 56,979 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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GVW 545N is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVW 545N, 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 GVW 545N registered?

GVW 545N is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 8 November 1974.

Is GVW 545N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVW 545N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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