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BWD 470T

1978 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,626 mi
Last recorded70,626 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWD 470T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,626 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,273 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 63,703 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,201 miles

both front indicator lenses fading

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 51,429 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,942 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 38,648 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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BWD 470T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BWD 470T, 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 BWD 470T registered?

BWD 470T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 20 October 1978.

Is BWD 470T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWD 470T shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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