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GVF 595T

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,695 mi
Last recorded53,695 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 595T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,015 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,812 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,268 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,213 miles

Centre front seat has no seat belt.

Nearside front wiper insert split at end.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside door mirror deteriorated but still useable.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 50,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside wiper insert split at end.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside mirror deteriorated but still able to view rear.

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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GVF 595T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GVF 595T, 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 GVF 595T?

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What year was GVF 595T registered?

GVF 595T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 25 September 1978.

Is GVF 595T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVF 595T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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