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ROT 689S

1978 Land Rover 109

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,329 mi
Last recorded26,329 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROT 689S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 26,329 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 26,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,086 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 26,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,767 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 25,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,183 miles

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 689S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 689S, 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.

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What year was ROT 689S registered?

ROT 689S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is ROT 689S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROT 689S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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