MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
rear shock bushes
rear spring bushes
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
play at steering wheel
play in drag link
springs corroded
oil light staying on.
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.
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)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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. †
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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