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LYY 234P

1976 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,095 mi
Last recorded83,095 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 Land Rover 10945,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYY 234P
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,835 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Hole in floor by seat mounting

Fail 2 Nov 2016 82,835 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Hole in floor

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Hole in floor by seat mounting

Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 82,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery tray corroded

Corrosion to rear cross member

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 82,146 miles

Corrossion to nearside seat floor

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 82,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Corrossion to nearside seat floor

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 81,758 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,758 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front propshaft uj badly worn

Headlamp tell tail not working

Pass 11 May 2012 81,550 miles

Main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 8 May 2012 81,550 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 4 May 2011 81,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 81,237 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 80,993 miles

Excessive corrosion to rear chassis/tow bar mounting area but not in a prescribed area and not making the tow bar insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2010 80,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Excessive corrosion to rear chassis/tow bar mounting area but not in a prescribed area and not making the tow bar insecure

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,728 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,462 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 80,461 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,373 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 80,208 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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LYY 234P is a 1976 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 3,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LYY 234P, 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 LYY 234P registered?

LYY 234P is a 1976 Land Rover 109, first registered on 22 July 1976.

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