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LOW 172R

1976 Land Rover 109

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,145 mi
Last recorded8,145 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 10945,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOW 172R
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 8,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2010 8,145 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 8,145 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 8,145 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

wiring loom not clipped in engine bay and on chassis.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 8,145 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 8,145 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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LOW 172R is a 1976 Land Rover 109 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LOW 172R, 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 LOW 172R registered?

LOW 172R is a 1976 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 August 1976.

Is LOW 172R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOW 172R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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