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HFL 174N

1975 Land Rover 109

Red Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,743 mi
Last recorded38,743 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 10952,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFL 174N
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 38,743 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 38,739 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 26,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 25,925 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 24,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 23,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 22,327 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 22,327 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

play in steering linkage component

Pass 21 Nov 2017 21,041 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 17,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear floor supports corroded

steering swivels damp

Pass 25 Nov 2015 13,741 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

steering swivels damp

Fail 25 Nov 2015 13,741 miles

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure relay (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

steering swivels damp

Pass 4 Dec 2014 10,496 miles

headlamp aims low

Fail 3 Dec 2014 10,493 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

headlamp aims low

Fail 20 May 2014 10,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank damp

Pass 4 Jun 2013 7,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank damp

Fail 30 May 2013 7,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank damp

Pass 29 May 2012 2,360 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 19 May 2011 35,993 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 25 May 2010 31,168 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 31,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,393 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,594 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 21,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,726 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 10,723 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

some play in steering box.

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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HFL 174N is a 1975 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HFL 174N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFL 174N registered?

HFL 174N is a 1975 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 April 1975.

Is HFL 174N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFL 174N shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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