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MAO 363L

1973 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,277 mi
Last recorded12,277 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAO 363L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 12,277 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no supplier or bs number (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis welding repairs poor qaulity in general

Pass 8 Aug 2017 12,157 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 12,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside seat back insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2016 11,996 miles

Nearside Front oil leak from swivel hub gasket

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis extensively repaired with welded patch repairs

several engine oil leaks

Fail 21 Jun 2016 11,996 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front oil leak from swivel hub gasket

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis extensively repaired with welded patch repairs

several engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2015 119,114 miles

Brackets around the rear leaf springs have AT some point been fouling the chassis BUT not during its MOT

Chassis has been heavily plated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 11,914 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brackets around the rear leaf springs have AT some point been fouling the chassis BUT not during its MOT

Chassis has been heavily plated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 11,762 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Chassis has corrosion

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

the chassis has had alot of weld repairs

Fail 22 Jul 2014 11,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Chassis has corrosion

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

the chassis has had alot of weld repairs

Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,350 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 11,350 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DRIVERS SEAT BELT POOR CONDITION.R BUMP STOPS MISSING.FAULT N/S/R LEAF SPRING.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.R BRAKE HOSE POOR CONDITION.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

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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MAO 363L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MAO 363L, 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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MAO 363L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 28 March 1973.

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