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YEG 744J

1970 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,747 mi
Last recorded42,747 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEG 744J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,747 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system slightly rough heavy and rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 42,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle Spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering system slightly rough heavy and rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,030 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,957 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,118 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,650 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 36,650 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,882 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 34,882 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,589 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 32,359 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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YEG 744J is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YEG 744J, 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 YEG 744J registered?

YEG 744J is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 10 December 1970.

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The MOT history for YEG 744J shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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