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ACD 826T

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,853 mi
Last recorded40,853 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACD 826T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 40,853 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,782 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 40,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out Rigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,634 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis corroded

n/s/r outrigger corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

long footbrake travel

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,276 miles

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

n/s/r outrigger corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 38,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis welded front to rear

fuel pump damp with oil or fuel

Pass 29 May 2009 37,502 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 37,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 36,649 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake just passed.will require adjusting soon.

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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ACD 826T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 49,238 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 ACD 826T, 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 48 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 ACD 826T registered?

ACD 826T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 12 December 1978.

Is ACD 826T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACD 826T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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