MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front tyres perishing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Both front tyre sidewalls and treaded areas perishing close to the limits
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre sidewalls and traded area perishing close to the limits
Offside Front Tyre sidewalls and traded area perishing close to the limits
Radiator leaking coolant, All tyres perishing
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Radiator leaking coolant, All tyres perishing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake pipe to hose poorly clipped
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front tyre cracked & perrished
Offside wheel slightly corroded around valve stem
Panel missing above offside rear wheel
Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake pipe to hose poorly clipped
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front tyre cracked & perrished
Offside wheel slightly corroded around valve stem
Panel missing above offside rear wheel
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front tyre cracked & perrished
Offside wheel slightly corroded aroung valve stem
Panel missing above Offside rear wheel
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside and nearside front swivell joint seals leaking.
offside front tyre sidewalls starting to perish.
How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?
Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HCA 79X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Silver with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1982 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 55,617 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 HCA 79X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HCA 79X registered?
HCA 79X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 11 June 1982.
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