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SMG 842S

1977 Land Rover 109

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

3,672 mi
Last recorded3,672 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 10951,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMG 842S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 3,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear body corroded at wheel arch

Offside rear body corroded at wheel arch

Pass 30 Aug 2011 3,188 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2011 3,152 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2010 2,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 2,674 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside front mirror cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2009 2,612 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Offside front mirror cracked but not affecting view of the road

Fail 3 Aug 2009 2,612 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Offside front mirror cracked but not affecting view of the road

Pass 1 Aug 2008 101,132 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 101,032 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 98,517 miles

Footbrake slightly spongey.

Front body outriggers coroded.

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 98,517 miles

Footbrake slightly spongey.

Front body outriggers coroded.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 96,004 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 95,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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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SMG 842S is a 1977 Land Rover 109 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SMG 842S, 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 SMG 842S registered?

SMG 842S is a 1977 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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