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DDM 386S

1978 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,985 mi
Last recorded56,985 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDM 386S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,985 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 2 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 73,110 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

steering relay has slight free play

Fail 28 Jan 2008 73,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

steering relay has slight free play

Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,543 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 69,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 68,092 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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DDM 386S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DDM 386S, 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

How do I check the history of DDM 386S?

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What year was DDM 386S registered?

DDM 386S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is DDM 386S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDM 386S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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