MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
co .20 hc s 1150
front prop ujs and spline badly worn
offside front tyre perished and aged
offside rear x member corroded
both rear axle tigh straps snapped but not effecting suspension drop.
drivers seat base worn.
engine/transmision damp with oil but all levels ok.
slight play in rear prop shaft front uj + sliding joint (greased).
steering drop arm balljoint gaiter split.
various light underbody corrosion.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
battery slightly insecure.
both rear axle tigh straps snapped but not effecting suspension drop.
both rear hub seals damp with oil.
drivers seat base worn.
engine/transmision damp with oil.
slight play in rear prop shaft front uj + sliding joint.
steering drop arm balljoint gaiter split.
various light under body corrosion.
as per advisory notice issued with VT30 20/02/2006.
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
all spring eye bushes perished & worn.
battery insecure.
drivers door check strap insecure.
drivers seat cushon badly worn.
front axle joint seals.
front prop shaft sliding joint worn.
front shock absorber bushes worn.
gaitor split on drag link joint.
rear hub seals leaking slightly.
small corrosion hole in n/s of bulk head.(not in †prescribe areas)!
speedo not working.
various engine & gearbox oil leaks.
How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?
Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BYC 278S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BYC 278S, 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 BYC 278S registered?
BYC 278S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 19 May 1978.
Is BYC 278S safe to buy?
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