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RNG 207M

1974 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,181 mi
Last recorded33,181 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNG 207M
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 33,181 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion leg cap (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion leg cap (6.1.B.2)

no fog light fitted

no hazzard warning switch fitted

wiper blades splitting performance is streaky

Fail 24 Jul 2017 33,176 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,254 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,744 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,546 miles

front chassis crossmember heavily corroded

n/s front outrigger heavily corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 17,546 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front chassis crossmember heavily corroded

n/s front outrigger heavily corroded

speedometer back light not working

Pass 12 May 2012 17,508 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 17,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 16,819 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 16,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 15,006 miles

o/s front wheel cylinder link pipe bent

Fail 22 Apr 2009 15,006 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front wheel cylinder link pipe bent

servo pipe not clipped

Pass 8 May 2008 14,944 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 14,898 miles

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

rear exhaust mount slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,891 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 14,885 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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RNG 207M is a 1974 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 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 RNG 207M, 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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RNG 207M is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 April 1974.

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