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BTM 291L

1973 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,176 mi
Last recorded95,176 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTM 291L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,176 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 95,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 95,175 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 95,175 miles

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

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

o/s chassis corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 7 May 2010 95,175 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,175 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,175 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 95,175 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 95,175 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 95,175 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 95,175 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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BTM 291L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,684 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 BTM 291L, 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 53 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 BTM 291L registered?

BTM 291L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 April 1973.

Is BTM 291L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTM 291L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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