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SCD 798H

1970 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,987 mi
Last recorded97,987 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCD 798H
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 97,987 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,937 miles

Both propshafts have slight play in the UJs

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,719 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpins have slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 91,719 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Kingpins have slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Braking system leaking Leak from pipe going into wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,142 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake requirements limits just met

oil leak

parking brake requirements limits just met

Fail 8 Mar 2016 91,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake requirements limits just met

oil leak

parking brake requirements limits just met

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,806 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished in tred an on sidewalls

offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2013 90,191 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

under body coated with greace

Pass 17 Dec 2013 90,191 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

under body coated with greace

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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SCD 798H is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SCD 798H, 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 SCD 798H registered?

SCD 798H is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 14 May 1970.

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