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MAE 849L

1973 Land Rover 109

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,770 mi
Last recorded48,770 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAE 849L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 48,770 miles

adv all brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 48,508 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,427 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,299 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,873 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 47,873 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,547 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,276 miles

nearside floor corroded

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,436 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,861 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 45,860 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,081 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 144,509 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 43,968 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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MAE 849L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,684 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 MAE 849L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MAE 849L registered?

MAE 849L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 29 March 1973.

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