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TBP 40M

1974 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

54,326 mi
Last recorded54,326 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBP 40M
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,326 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 54,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 54,307 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TBP 40M is a 1974 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 33.3%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 56,600 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 TBP 40M, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TBP 40M registered?

TBP 40M is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 8 May 1974.

Is TBP 40M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBP 40M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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