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SOG 878S

1977 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,560 mi
Last recorded77,560 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1977 Land Rover 10951,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOG 878S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 77,560 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 77,323 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 77,314 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SOG 878S is a 1977 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 SOG 878S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SOG 878S registered?

SOG 878S is a 1977 Land Rover 109, first registered on 9 August 1977.

Is SOG 878S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOG 878S shows 3 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.

Does SOG 878S have outstanding finance?

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