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RCF 325R

1977 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,936 mi
Last recorded68,936 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 10951,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCF 325R
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 68,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 65,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,630 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,035 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 58,911 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

nsf tyre has a cut on inner sidewall but not to cords

Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,354 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 55,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,087 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch fluid top missing

orsr tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 Apr 2013 53,082 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch fluid top missing

orsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,986 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,250 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres and rear tyres diffrent sizes but on same axle would advise not engaging 4 wheel drive

no main beam warning lamp

Fail 14 Aug 2009 46,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres and rear tyres diffrent sizes but on same axle would advise not engaging 4 wheel drive

no main beam warning lamp

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,571 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,163 miles

Coolant leak

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

both reartyres cracking. dampness around fuel tank

brakes need adjustment

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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RCF 325R is a 1977 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RCF 325R, 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.

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What year was RCF 325R registered?

RCF 325R is a 1977 Land Rover 109, first registered on 22 June 1977.

Is RCF 325R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCF 325R shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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