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WWE 978M

1973 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,641 mi
Last recorded76,641 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWE 978M
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,641 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 76,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,974 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 74,964 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,945 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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WWE 978M is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,684 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 WWE 978M, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WWE 978M?

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What year was WWE 978M registered?

WWE 978M is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 October 1973.

Is WWE 978M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWE 978M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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