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HOR 493N

1974 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,146 mi
Last recorded9,146 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOR 493N
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,146 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 9,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,380 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 69,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2005 4,064 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 4,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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HOR 493N is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 56,600 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 HOR 493N, 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 52 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 HOR 493N registered?

HOR 493N is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is HOR 493N safe to buy?

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