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RPY 721R

1977 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,629 mi
Last recorded48,629 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 10951,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPY 721R
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,629 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 48,629 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2008 4,887 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 4,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 2,218 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 2,218 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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RPY 721R is a 1977 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,621 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 RPY 721R, 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 49 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 RPY 721R registered?

RPY 721R is a 1977 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 March 1977.

Is RPY 721R safe to buy?

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