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DGD 287T

1978 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,616 mi
Last recorded45,616 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGD 287T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,616 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,616 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,308 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,966 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 33,966 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,553 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 33,553 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,837 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,131 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 32,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,253 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

off side front brake back plate damp with oil

off side rear chassis outrigger corroded

spare tyre depth illegal

off side front and near side rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition - suggest replace

Fail 31 May 2007 31,253 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

horn noise weak

off side front brake back plate damp with oil

off side rear chassis outrigger corroded

off side front , off side rear and near side rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition - suggest replace

Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,956 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 29,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight oil leaks - engine,front & rear diffs,gearbox & transfer box.

wiper blades smearing slightly. †n/s wing mirror glass cracked. †n/s/f tyre on limit. †o/s/r tyre - 2mm. †all tyres perished. †exhaust system corroded.

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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DGD 287T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DGD 287T, 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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DGD 287T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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