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NEE 178M

1973 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,741 mi
Last recorded47,741 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEE 178M
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 47,741 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Both chassis rails have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2017 47,741 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 47,741 miles

rear diff leaking / front prop joint worn/

spherical ball leaking / horn noisy / movement in rear wheels

Fail 10 May 2016 47,741 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Electrical wiring insecure around radiator (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired broken (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear diff leaking / front prop joint worn/

spherical ball leaking / horn noisy / movement in rear wheels

Pass 8 Nov 2014 47,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust centre box rubber split, exhaust secure

n/s/f hub swivel bottom bearing slight play

o/s/f hub swivel bottom bearing slight play

o/s/f under wheel arch plate corroded and holed

slight leak from steering box

Fail 8 Nov 2014 47,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust centre box rubber split, exhaust secure

n/s/f hub swivel bottom bearing slight play

o/s/f hub swivel bottom bearing slight play

o/s/f under wheel arch plate corroded and holed

slight leak from steering box

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,741 miles

both side front under wheel arch has holes in panels

o/s/f sphere leaking slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2013 47,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both side front under wheel arch has holes in panels

o/s/f sphere leaking slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,741 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 47,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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NEE 178M is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NEE 178M, 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 NEE 178M registered?

NEE 178M is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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