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MHG 252H

1970 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,497 mi
Last recorded158,497 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHG 252H
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 158,497 miles

Slight "HUM" in n/s/f hub

Fail 20 Jul 2017 158,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight "HUM" in n/s/f hub

Pass 22 Jul 2016 155,777 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 152,712 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 149,977 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 149,977 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 146,281 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 142,514 miles

Slight play in front axle panhard rod right hand bush

Slight roughness in left hand front wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2011 6,383 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 2,442 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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MHG 252H is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 52,046 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 MHG 252H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MHG 252H registered?

MHG 252H is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 17 March 1970.

Is MHG 252H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHG 252H shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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