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JLC 839K

1972 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

13,129 mi
Last recorded13,129 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 10955,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLC 839K
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 13,129 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside footwell coroded

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Floor supports corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 12,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bottom of A post corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear floor stentheners corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 12,569 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 12,263 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 12,233 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 11,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 11,855 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering arm

Pass 4 Aug 2016 11,499 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 11,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,203 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 11,151 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front advise drag arm rubbing on leaf spring

Offside Front advise slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 10,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 8,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front door check strap deteriorating,recommend attention

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2012 6,637 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 6,637 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 4,785 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 4,785 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 2,304 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 99,842 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 99,827 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger door can not be opened from inside the vehicle when locked from outside.

seats do not latch upright(original design characteristic)

Pass 12 May 2008 98,906 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 97,788 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 96,932 miles

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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JLC 839K is a 1972 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JLC 839K, 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 JLC 839K registered?

JLC 839K is a 1972 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 July 1972.

Is JLC 839K safe to buy?

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