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AUS 324S

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

95,030 mi
Last recorded95,030 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUS 324S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,030 miles

oil leak

slight play in both top hub adjusters

water leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 95,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

oil leak

slight play in both top hub adjusters

water leak

Fail 11 May 2006 94,910 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fail 4 May 2006 94,672 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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AUS 324S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 AUS 324S, 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 AUS 324S registered?

AUS 324S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is AUS 324S safe to buy?

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