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JRR 398K

1971 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,371 mi
Last recorded127,371 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRR 398K
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 127,371 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 127,367 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 124,617 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 26 May 2016 124,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2015 121,652 miles

Slight play in lower steering column bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 115,316 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 113,929 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 113,926 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 111,986 miles

engine oil leak

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2010 109,200 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,815 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 9,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,891 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 56,886 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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JRR 398K is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JRR 398K, 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.

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What year was JRR 398K registered?

JRR 398K is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 November 1971.

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