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BUE 623T

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,669 mi
Last recorded81,669 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUE 623T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 81,669 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,291 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 80,948 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,651 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Fail 25 May 2016 78,495 miles

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

front brake application uneven 33% imalanced (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 21 May 2015 76,676 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,159 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 76,148 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre of offside chassis rail corroded, outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front and both rear leaf springs slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2012 76,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,875 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 75,869 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 70,732 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 May 2010 70,722 miles

Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Oil leak

back brakes poor performance stoping on fronts

Pass 29 May 2009 67,069 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front diff leaking

steering damper slight leak

Fail 28 May 2009 67,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front diff leaking

steering damper slight leak

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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BUE 623T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BUE 623T, 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.

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What year was BUE 623T registered?

BUE 623T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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