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TGK 718M

1974 Land Rover 109

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,366 mi
Last recorded47,366 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGK 718M
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,366 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 43,904 miles

2 x rear floor cross members corroded

front prop front U.J has play

Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,383 miles

all brakes have slight bind

rear floor crossmembers corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 40,383 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear floor crossmembers corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2015 40,337 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement brakes require pumping before they work (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor strengheners corroded

oil seep from n/s/r drum brake

Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,320 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to strengthening ribs on rear floor

Fail 1 Dec 2014 37,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 May 2011 34,204 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside front tyre slightly mishaped

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside front body mounting corroded

Offside front body mounting corroded

Offside headlamp in poor condition

Rear body mountings(Tubes) in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2010 323,509 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 32,393 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 29,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,815 miles

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

prop shaft rubber split

Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,641 miles

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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TGK 718M is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TGK 718M, 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 TGK 718M registered?

TGK 718M is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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