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LTC 978P

1976 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,871 mi
Last recorded99,871 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 10945,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTC 978P
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,871 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,816 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 99,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,651 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 99,641 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,962 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,657 miles

rear shock bushes

rear spring bushes

Fail 6 Mar 2014 98,639 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake servo wet

nsr backplate wet

rear shock bushes

rear spring bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2013 98,286 miles

play at steering wheel

play in drag link

springs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 97,994 miles

oil light staying on.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 97,994 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil light staying on.

slight blow at exhaust manifold.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 96,416 miles

Front bulkhead starting to rust nearside and offside

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 96,330 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 96,328 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 96,055 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 96,055 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 96,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Petrol stain on fuel tank slight leak?. †Alternator belt cracking recommend replacing. †

Pass 7 Feb 2006 96,049 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Petrol stain on fuel tank slight leak?. †Alternator belt cracking recommend replacing. †

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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LTC 978P is a 1976 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LTC 978P, 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.

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What year was LTC 978P registered?

LTC 978P is a 1976 Land Rover 109, first registered on 7 July 1976.

Is LTC 978P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTC 978P shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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