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JWD 838L

1971 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,514 mi
Last recorded26,514 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWD 838L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,514 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

diff pinion seal leaking

front swivel joint seals leaking slightly

Pass 8 May 2014 26,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 26,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,469 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,178 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 21,408 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 21,384 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

play in front prop rear uj

rear crossmember corroded but not with in any pescribed area (chalked up)

rear spring leaves spreading

slight plat rear prop front uj

Fail 2 Jan 2009 21,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear crossmember corroded none test area

Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,121 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 20,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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JWD 838L is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JWD 838L, 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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JWD 838L is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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