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LJN 814E

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,464 mi
Last recorded49,464 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJN 814E
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 49,464 miles

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

advise offside front tyre cracking in the tread

Fail 22 May 2013 49,464 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

advise offside front tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 16 May 2012 49,425 miles

oil leak on front diff

oil leaks on front hub units

Pass 16 May 2011 49,233 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 49,232 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 48,592 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 48,431 miles

hard to acess under car due to underseal

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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LJN 814E is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 49,238 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 LJN 814E, 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 48 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 LJN 814E registered?

LJN 814E is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is LJN 814E safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJN 814E shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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