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LKE 978V

1997 Land Rover 109

Beige Petrol 2249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,372 mi
Last recorded18,372 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10950,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKE 978V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 18,372 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 18,330 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 18,137 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,736 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,727 miles

TYRES PERISHING

Pass 17 Jun 2006 16,939 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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LKE 978V is a 1997 Land Rover 109 in Beige with a 2,249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,776 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 LKE 978V, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover 109 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LKE 978V registered?

LKE 978V is a 1997 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is LKE 978V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKE 978V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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