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PEB 861J

1970 Land Rover 109

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,661 mi
Last recorded48,661 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEB 861J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,661 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 48,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,073 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 46,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,036 miles

Engine and transmission assembly oil leaks.

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play Swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 42,026 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Rear off offside sill projecting and loose. (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold joint blowing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings On swivel housing (2.2.B.1h)

Engine and transmission assembly oil leaks.

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play Swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 38,005 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in tread. No plies visible.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 38,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in tread. No plies visible.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 34,659 miles

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

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 34,659 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,765 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 30,731 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 27,228 miles

Both front springs splaying leaves.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Bulkhead has surface corrosion on offside floor upsweep.

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,620 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2010 22,602 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 17,046 miles

Bulkhead panel on offside is corroded/perforated, but not within 30cm of brake/steering mountings.

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear lower quarter is damaged, but no sharp edges to outside of vehicle.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Whilst warming engine to temperature for visual smoke test, grey/blue smoke noticed from tailpipe. Clears when at operating temperature.

Fail 10 Oct 2009 17,046 miles

Bulkhead panel on offside is corroded/perforated, but not within 30cm of brake/steering mountings.

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside rear lower quarter is damaged, but no sharp edges to outside of vehicle.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Whilst warming engine to temperature for visual smoke test, grey/blue smoke noticed from tailpipe. Clears when at operating temperature.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 10,890 miles

All four tyres on road wheels are cut and cracked in tread and sidewalls, but no plies visible at time of inspection.

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear lower corner of body tub is damaged, but folded under. No sharp edges present to outside of vehicle.

Offside top corner of bulkhead panel is corroded, slightly within 30cm of brake component mounting area, more outside the area, not considered serious enough to weaken the mounting area.

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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PEB 861J is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 PEB 861J, 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.

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PEB 861J is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 9 December 1970.

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