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PKH 162F

1978 Land Rover 109

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,826 mi
Last recorded62,826 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKH 162F
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,826 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 62,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front exhaust mount

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 May 2015 62,206 miles

windscreen has slight scratches

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,613 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,520 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 40,505 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 40,493 miles

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,042 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 39,133 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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PKH 162F is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 49,238 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 PKH 162F, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PKH 162F?

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What year was PKH 162F registered?

PKH 162F is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 20 July 1978.

Is PKH 162F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKH 162F shows 9 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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