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HFL 526L

1973 Land Rover 109

Cream Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,785 mi
Last recorded173,785 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFL 526L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 173,785 miles

body work corrosion underside

chassis corroded

front chassis legs corroded

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,477 miles

both front tyres perrishing

Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,102 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 73,083 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

front swivels corroding

tyres perishing

Fail 22 Feb 2007 73,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres perishing

front steering swivels pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2006 72,524 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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HFL 526L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Cream with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,684 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 526L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HFL 526L registered?

HFL 526L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 15 January 1973.

Is HFL 526L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFL 526L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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