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JEJ 495P

1976 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

73,381 mi
Last recorded73,381 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 10945,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEJ 495P
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 73,381 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 73,379 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,186 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 73,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Bilckhead corroding outside prescribed areas.

Both batterys insecure

Chassis is corroding in all areas

N/S/R tyre has cut to outer sidewall,not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 73,184 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 73,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both batterys insecure

Both rear shocker incorrectly fitted(all bushes above bracket)

bulkhead corroding

some blue smoke at vis smoke test,not exessive.

O/S and N/S middle chassis rails and middle cross member are corroded and weakened,all outside prescribed areas.( risk of chassis failure )

Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,863 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 72,862 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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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JEJ 495P is a 1976 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 37.5%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 45,652 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 JEJ 495P, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JEJ 495P is a 1976 Land Rover 109, first registered on 27 January 1976.

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