MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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 ()
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
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
Slight play in lower steering column bearing
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
engine oil leak
rear diff seal leaking
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is JRR 398K safe to buy?
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