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WYH 526N

1974 Land Rover 109

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,161 mi
Last recorded52,161 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYH 526N
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2011 52,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight leak from nsf hub seal

Pass 5 Feb 2011 51,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 51,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,224 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 48,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,542 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2008 47,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,141 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 46,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,176 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 44,115 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 41,803 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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WYH 526N is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WYH 526N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WYH 526N registered?

WYH 526N is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 August 1974.

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