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PKF 209M

1974 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,981 mi
Last recorded92,981 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Range Rover58,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKF 209M
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 92,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 31 Jul 2025 92,978 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Nov 2023 92,705 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 92,702 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,464 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 91,464 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 91,464 miles

All direction indicators not working Tell tails on dash board inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Centre fixing ball worn and dust boot split (as marked ) yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested Engine running badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front dipped beams inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both rear inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both front require adjustment (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing Both front blades (3.4 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front hockey stick arm front mounting bolts insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2010 44,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 44,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 43,597 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,284 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,284 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,084 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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PKF 209M is a 1974 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 58,021 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PKF 209M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 52 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PKF 209M registered?

PKF 209M is a 1974 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 June 1974.

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