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HKX 948K

1972 Land Rover 109

White Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,509 mi
Last recorded91,509 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 10955,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKX 948K
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,509 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 90,996 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,383 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 90,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,261 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,155 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,947 miles

Free play at steering wheel but within requirments.

Will require brakes adjustment in future.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 74,604 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/side side step sticking out may be Police offence, Dangerous componants

Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,604 miles

o/side side step sticking out may be Police offence, Dangerous componants

Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,315 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 71,315 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 65,970 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 65,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2006 91,101 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 91,100 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2005 56,956 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 56,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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HKX 948K is a 1972 Land Rover 109 in White with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 55,334 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 HKX 948K, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HKX 948K is a 1972 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 June 1972.

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