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RTC 23S

1978 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,416 mi
Last recorded88,416 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTC 23S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,416 miles

Offside Front Steering damper bush slightly worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 88,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering damper bush slightly worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2014 85,411 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 82,440 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 79,622 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 77,090 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,068 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,492 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,830 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,364 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 60,581 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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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RTC 23S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTC 23S, 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 RTC 23S registered?

RTC 23S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is RTC 23S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTC 23S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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