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CGV 155L

1973 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,451 mi
Last recorded69,451 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 10948,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGV 155L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 69,451 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 69,451 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 69,448 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,508 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 67,342 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,667 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 61,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 59,764 miles

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

some corrsion not yet holed.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrision to leaf springs

Fail 15 Aug 2006 54,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrision to leaf springs.

Pass 12 Jul 2005 48,772 miles

rear brakes squealing linings may be worn low

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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CGV 155L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CGV 155L, 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.

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What year was CGV 155L registered?

CGV 155L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 19 April 1973.

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