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MUL 993L

1973 Land Rover 109

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,306 mi
Last recorded6,306 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUL 993L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 6,306 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 6,282 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE LENSES SWOPPED(WINDOW IN LENSE MISSING) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SHACKLE/TOWBAR (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SPRING (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MULTIPLE CHASSIS PATCHED REPAIRS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

MULTIPLE OIL LEAKS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 5,166 miles

MULTIPLE WELDED PATCH REPAIRS TO CHASSIS

Nearside Rear FLOOR STIFFENER NEAR BODY MOUNT CORRODED

OIL LEAKS FROM FR.SWIVEL HUBS ,ENGINE G/BOX,TRANSFER BOX AND BOTH DIFFS

Fail 19 Sep 2017 5,166 miles

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

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

MULTIPLE WELDED PATCH REPAIRS TO CHASSIS

Nearside Rear FLOOR STIFFENER NEAR BODY MOUNT CORRODED

OIL LEAKS FROM FR.SWIVEL HUBS ,ENGINE G/BOX,TRANSFER BOX AND BOTH DIFFS

Pass 1 Sep 2016 3,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 3,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 2,434 miles

corrosion holes outside prescribed areas

tyres perished

Fail 10 Sep 2015 2,434 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

corrosion holes outside prescribed areas

tyres perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 1,170 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 1,169 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,633 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,033 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 95,587 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 95,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,624 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,658 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 88,748 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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MUL 993L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MUL 993L, 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 MUL 993L registered?

MUL 993L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 January 1973.

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