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VRD 88J

1970 Land Rover 109

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,940 mi
Last recorded69,940 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRD 88J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2021 69,940 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 May 2020 69,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,945 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 63,936 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,428 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 67,427 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,384 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 66,381 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,891 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,868 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 65,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,713 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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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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