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PWS 188S

1977 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,195 mi
Last recorded25,195 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 10951,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWS 188S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 25,195 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2010 25,184 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside front bulkhead. Floors areas slight corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,572 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,358 miles

drivers floor corrosion

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2007 20,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

near side front suspentions light play top and lower trunion

Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,245 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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PWS 188S is a 1977 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,621 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PWS 188S, 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 49 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 PWS 188S?

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What year was PWS 188S registered?

PWS 188S is a 1977 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 September 1977.

Is PWS 188S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWS 188S shows 6 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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