MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,940 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high hunting (intermittent) (8.2.1.2 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective OE position relocated (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid suspected - has transmission fluid present (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both sides (rear of vehicle cabin NOT inspected as a result, including seat-belts) (6.2.3 (a))
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired around door anchor point (A-pillar) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
7 pin tow socket fitted - NOT tested
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secured with cable tie (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear passenger door deteriorated (slightly warped)
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
Oil leak
n/s wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?
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VRD 88J is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1970 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 52,046 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 VRD 88J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VRD 88J is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 October 1970.
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