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MCG 998T

1978 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

34,598 mi
Last recorded34,598 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCG 998T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,598 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,130 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,754 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

underbody corroded eg chassis steering and suspension components non excessive

Fail 11 Apr 2017 32,750 miles

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) where bolted to the body (2.2.A.1a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre perished

underbody corroded eg chassis steering and suspension components non excessive

Pass 14 Jan 2016 32,282 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

small amount of play in front wheels

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Jan 2016 32,282 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small amount of play in front wheels

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Feb 2015 31,725 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box

Underside of whole chassis corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 31,725 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box

Underside of whole chassis corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 29,204 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 31,014 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 29,204 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 29,199 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2012 25,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 25,043 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,574 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 21,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

check straps broken

knock on steering ??

Pass 11 Jan 2010 18,060 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 18,060 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 14,082 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 10,855 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 10,855 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 7,165 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 7,165 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 3,960 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 3,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MCG 998T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 49,238 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 MCG 998T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MCG 998T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 13 September 1978.

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