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RVC 524R

1977 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,164 mi
Last recorded66,164 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 10951,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVC 524R
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,164 miles

engine oil leake

exaust repair

front diff oil leake

Fail 22 Nov 2017 64,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,794 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Oil leak ()

oil dip stick broken

Fail 22 Aug 2016 54,794 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Oil leak ()

oil dip stick broken

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,766 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 40,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam intermitent (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,568 miles

Oil leak

customer advised on exhaust smoke on tickover

Pass 18 May 2011 39,075 miles

pass emissions test but on the high side of valves

Pass 19 May 2010 38,766 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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RVC 524R is a 1977 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RVC 524R, 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.

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What year was RVC 524R registered?

RVC 524R is a 1977 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is RVC 524R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVC 524R shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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