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RDD 544M

1974 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,230 mi
Last recorded68,230 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDD 544M
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 68,230 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 68,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,618 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine gearbox rear axle leaking oil

Fail 8 Sep 2011 66,618 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

engine gearbox rear axle leaking oil

Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,158 miles

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

chassis rusty

nsf wheel rim rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2010 64,158 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

chassis rusty

nsf wheel rim rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2010 64,148 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Axle Leaking.

No Windows In Both Front Doors.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

R/H/Rear, L/H/Rear,L/H/Front Tyres,Cracking On Outer Sidewall.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 64,135 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Axle Leaking.

No Windows In Both Front Doors.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

R/H/Rear, L/H/Rear,L/H/Front Tyres,Cracking On Outer Sidewall.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,682 miles

front brake pipes are pitted slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2009 63,682 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

front brake pipes are pitted slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,682 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 63,682 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion underside of bonnet

slight corrosion all brake pipes

unable to see front pads

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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RDD 544M is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RDD 544M, 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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RDD 544M is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 June 1974.

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