MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,672 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion
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
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)
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
Nearside front wheel bearing noisy
Offside front mirror cracked but not affecting view of the road
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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