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RCA 157H

1970 Land Rover 109

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,837 mi
Last recorded93,837 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 157H
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 93,837 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 93,837 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre mount (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 93,837 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 93,837 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,837 miles

Oil leak

all leaf springs corroded

chassis corroded

rear exhaust mounting cracking

steering stiff

Fail 7 Jul 2015 93,837 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Oil leak

all leaf springs corroded

chassis corroded

rear exhaust mounting cracking

steering stiff

Pass 17 Mar 2014 93,857 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2014 93,857 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 93,887 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,837 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 93,837 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 93,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Jun 2011 93,837 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 93,837 miles

easibleed resavoir fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,842 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 93,837 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 46,697 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

footbrake travel

oil leaks front and rear axles

spring bushes

steering

Fail 2 Apr 2008 46,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

cv slight leaks

light blue smoke

Pass 14 Apr 2007 51,489 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 51,486 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2006 51,460 miles

very slight roughness n/s/f wheel bearing †rear axle support beams corroding †wear in front axle pinion

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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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RCA 157H is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RCA 157H, 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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RCA 157H is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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