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REY 270T

1978 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,560 mi
Last recorded45,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREY 270T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 45,560 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 45,517 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 45,503 miles

Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 45,483 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 45,438 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,381 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,193 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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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REY 270T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 49,238 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 REY 270T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was REY 270T registered?

REY 270T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is REY 270T safe to buy?

The MOT history for REY 270T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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