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HEH 987J

1971 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,616 mi
Last recorded53,616 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEH 987J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 53,616 miles

All brake & fuel pipes & underbody heavily covered in underseal

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

Oil leak

Slight play to steering components

Slight to both front leafspring bush mountings

Pass 30 Oct 2010 52,930 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 52,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,631 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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HEH 987J is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,394 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 HEH 987J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HEH 987J registered?

HEH 987J is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 7 June 1971.

Is HEH 987J safe to buy?

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