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RRO 511H

1970 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,510 mi
Last recorded80,510 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRO 511H
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,510 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 80,504 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,380 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 80,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 80,034 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 79,381 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 76,144 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 74,704 miles

advise all 4 tyres are perishing and cracking is apparent on sidewalls and within the tread area

advise front passenger seats have been removed

Fail 3 May 2011 74,700 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

advise all 4 tyres are perishing and cracking is apparent on sidewalls and within the tread area

advise front passenger seats have been removed

Pass 1 Jun 2007 62,495 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 62,479 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 62,333 miles

under-body surface corrosion

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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RRO 511H is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 52,046 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 RRO 511H, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RRO 511H registered?

RRO 511H is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 8 July 1970.

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