MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1 of 2 registration plate bulbs not working
Offside wiper deteriated
Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)
1 of 2 registration plate bulbs not working
Offside wiper deteriated
Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed excesively perished (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Offside Front tyre heavily perished
all tyres perished , front quite heavily
slight bind offside front wheel
BOTH FRONT TYRES AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHED
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
SOME SMALL CORROSION SPOTS ON REAR X MEMBER
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?
Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HBC 856L is a 1973 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1973 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,684 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 HBC 856L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HBC 856L registered?
HBC 856L is a 1973 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 April 1973.
Is HBC 856L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HBC 856L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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