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MFF 108J

1971 Land Rover 109

Cream Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,130 mi
Last recorded26,130 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFF 108J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 26,130 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2016 25,850 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 25,841 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulkhead to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play And lower swivel pins (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play And lower swivel pins (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,597 miles

Body has slight corrosion Slight all parts of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in front propshaft universal joint

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 25,420 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 25,246 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,826 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion at underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,501 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 24,476 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 22,523 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2009 20,415 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 20,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 19,779 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,228 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 17,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,464 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 15,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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MFF 108J is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,394 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 MFF 108J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MFF 108J is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 14 May 1971.

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