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FDV 239T

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,783 mi
Last recorded13,783 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 239T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2018 13,783 miles

all tyres are perished

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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FDV 239T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FDV 239T, 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 FDV 239T?

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What year was FDV 239T registered?

FDV 239T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 21 November 1978.

Is FDV 239T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDV 239T shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FDV 239T have outstanding finance?

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