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KHE 579P

1976 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,736 mi
Last recorded61,736 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 10945,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHE 579P
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 61,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,861 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,700 miles

noise from steering

prop shaft removed

rear tail pipe in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2016 52,700 miles

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

noise from steering

prop shaft removed

rear tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,748 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 45,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,603 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

n/s/f hub seal has a minor leak

o/s headlamp pattern poor

servo assistance poor

Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,289 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 43,288 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,694 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,687 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 41,687 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 37,125 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2007 83,041 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 83,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust pipe outlet outside body line

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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KHE 579P is a 1976 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KHE 579P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KHE 579P registered?

KHE 579P is a 1976 Land Rover 109, first registered on 22 January 1976.

Is KHE 579P safe to buy?

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