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DFW 774T

1978 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,459 mi
Last recorded83,459 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFW 774T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,256cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,459 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 83,386 miles

Front Prop Shaft, Play in Joints

Fail 8 Dec 2011 83,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Prop Shaft, Play in Joints

Fail 12 Jan 2010 83,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

driveshaft to front axel has excessive play

Fail 21 Dec 2007 83,369 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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DFW 774T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 DFW 774T, 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 DFW 774T?

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What year was DFW 774T registered?

DFW 774T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 7 September 1978.

Is DFW 774T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFW 774T shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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