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JAP 796N

1975 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

28,011 mi
Last recorded28,011 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Land Rover 10952,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAP 796N
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 28,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 27,311 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 26,716 miles

N/S/R body mount corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 26,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount on top of out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.2.C.1h)

N/S/R body mount corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 25,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 25,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 May 2014 25,078 miles

O/S chassis rail corroded near handbrake rod mount

Pass 21 May 2013 24,504 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre side wall craked

Pass 23 May 2012 23,953 miles

Oil leak

chassis heavily undersealed and various welded repairs

Fail 17 May 2012 23,937 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

chassis heavily undersealed and various welded repairs

Pass 17 May 2011 23,149 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres cracked,unable to see chords

Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,041 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 22,035 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,983 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 18,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,860 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 17,052 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 15,205 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 15,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

front brakes don't seem to be working

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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JAP 796N is a 1975 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 52,600 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 JAP 796N, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JAP 796N registered?

JAP 796N is a 1975 Land Rover 109, first registered on 10 May 1975.

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