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ROT 687S

1978 Land Rover 109

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,450 mi
Last recorded81,450 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROT 687S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 81,450 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 81,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 81,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 79,645 miles

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

heavy corrosion nearside rear chassis rail outside prescribed area

heavy surface rust offside front chassis outrigger by body mounting

oil leak from both front swivel hubs

Pass 10 Oct 2005 78,595 miles

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

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

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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ROT 687S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 ROT 687S, 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 ROT 687S registered?

ROT 687S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is ROT 687S safe to buy?

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