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XAX 678J

1970 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,402 mi
Last recorded22,402 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAX 678J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 22,402 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis has had alot of welding and heavily painted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 14,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has had a lot of welding and heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2019 6,799 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2018 97,392 miles

chassis undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,361 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

chassis heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2016 85,730 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,593 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,230 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,260 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 34,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,597 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 23,597 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,141 miles

advise play ns front hub bearing

advise slight play steering front track rod end

Fail 25 Sep 2008 13,124 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

advise play ns front hub bearing

advise slight play steering front track rod end

Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 8,712 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 2,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

both front steering tractor seals leaking

oil leak

slight inbalance on front brakes

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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XAX 678J is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAX 678J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAX 678J registered?

XAX 678J is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 18 November 1970.

Is XAX 678J safe to buy?

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