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MGP 24L

1972 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,022 mi
Last recorded47,022 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Land Rover 10955,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGP 24L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 47,022 miles

STEERING ARM BRACKET LOOSE (TEMP REPAIR APPLIED)

Fail 20 Jun 2025 47,022 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OUTER HEADLAMP CASINGS FADED (4.1.2 (c))

STEERING ARM BRACKET LOOSE (TEMP REPAIR APPLIED)

Pass 5 Jun 2024 45,274 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 39,242 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 38,599 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n s f and o s f outer floor covering panels heavily deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,767 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 37,501 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,924 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,680 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,413 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Sep 2016 35,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,181 miles

Brake pipes coated

Propshaft u/j's worn

Steering damper bushes worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,878 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,508 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 31,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,236 miles

Slight leak on steering box

Pass 1 Oct 2011 28,084 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 28,060 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,501 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 21,649 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount perished

Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,794 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 11,935 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 10,525 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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MGP 24L is a 1972 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 55,334 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 MGP 24L, 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 54 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 MGP 24L registered?

MGP 24L is a 1972 Land Rover 109, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is MGP 24L safe to buy?

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