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HNK 823L

1972 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,367 mi
Last recorded54,367 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 10955,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNK 823L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 54,367 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,244 miles

Front prop shaft not fitted (rear wheel drive only)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lense colouring fading (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged Both outers ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 54,240 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense colouring faded (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front prop shaft not fitted (rear wheel drive only)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lense colouring fading (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged Both outers ()

Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,996 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 53,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,648 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 563,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 53,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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HNK 823L is a 1972 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HNK 823L, 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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What year was HNK 823L registered?

HNK 823L is a 1972 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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