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KLJ 393N

1974 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,859 mi
Last recorded37,859 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLJ 393N
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,859 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear exhaust support corroded through

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,538 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brakes rubbing slightly

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2014 37,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brakes rubbing slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,127 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres badly perished.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,959 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all front steering joints appear tight and stiff

centre and rear exhaust corroded

parking brake drum contaminated with oil, unable to view internally

rear tyres perished and cracked

vehicle suspension height uneven on each side

Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,959 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure, advisory item until 01st april 2012

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all front steering joints appear tight and stiff

centre and rear exhaust corroded

parking brake drum contaminated with oil, unable to view internally

rear tyres perished and cracked

vehicle suspension height uneven on each side

Pass 24 May 2011 36,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear service brake application slightly uneven

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 12 May 2011 36,512 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front brakes rubbing slightly

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,381 miles

Battery insecure

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brakes rubbing slightly

steering drag link both ball joint covers split

Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,381 miles

Front Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering drag link both ball joint covers split

Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake recorded imbalance 24%

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake hos only just met requirements.

Vehicle chassis plate indicates 109" series III Diesel, vehicle appears to be 88" petrol model.

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2008 34,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,371 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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KLJ 393N is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 56,600 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 KLJ 393N, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KLJ 393N is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 12 November 1974.

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