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PMW 331M

1974 Land Rover 109

Blue Lpg 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,618 mi
Last recorded97,618 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMW 331M
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,618 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 96,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 96,801 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,606 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2014 93,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake pipe across axle insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2013 90,120 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 90,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

battery not secaure may have to comply next MOT

o/s n/s gas tank straps week

slight brake binde on n/s front

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 84,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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PMW 331M is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,625cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PMW 331M, 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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PMW 331M is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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