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JAL 218K

1971 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,765 mi
Last recorded71,765 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAL 218K
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,765 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,000 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,273 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,807 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,311 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,220 miles

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

handbrake pivot has play

slight uneven braking on offside rear

visual check carried out on emeissions as per requirements

Fail 13 Dec 2011 59,217 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

handbrake pivot has play

slight uneven braking on offside rear

visual check carried out on emeissions as per requirements

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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JAL 218K is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAL 218K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAL 218K?

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What year was JAL 218K registered?

JAL 218K is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is JAL 218K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAL 218K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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