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OWS 160M

1974 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,461 mi
Last recorded110,461 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWS 160M
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,461 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish/crack on inner sidewalls, not through to cords or ply

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)

Offside rear fog lamp not fitted, pre 1980 so not a failure

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 110,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres starting to perish/crack on inner sidewalls, not through to cords or ply

Nearside Nearside wiper blade rubber splitting, still clearing screen adequately at present

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)

Offside rear fog lamp not fitted, pre 1980 so not a failure

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 106,761 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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OWS 160M is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 56,600 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 OWS 160M, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OWS 160M registered?

OWS 160M is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 17 January 1974.

Is OWS 160M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWS 160M shows 3 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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