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HBA 972N

1975 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,835 mi
Last recorded63,835 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 10952,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 972N
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,835 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable drop box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper bolt loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 63,824 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering box

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,766 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corosion to n/s footwell

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,749 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 63,691 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 63,362 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,417 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,998 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 11,353 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 11,207 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 11,207 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 10,799 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,407 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,688 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 8,683 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,405 miles

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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HBA 972N is a 1975 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 52,600 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 HBA 972N, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HBA 972N registered?

HBA 972N is a 1975 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 February 1975.

Is HBA 972N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBA 972N shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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