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MUB 142L

1973 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,702 mi
Last recorded1,702 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUB 142L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 1,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 65 miles

chassis waxoiled

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,280 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 95,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres are perished

Pass 28 Oct 2013 94,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 94,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 93,454 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 93,454 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 93,452 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

chassis as been repaired all over

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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MUB 142L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MUB 142L, 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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What year was MUB 142L registered?

MUB 142L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 February 1973.

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The MOT history for MUB 142L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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