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HSF 137T

1978 Land Rover 109

Maroon Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

250 mi
Last recorded250 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSF 137T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 250 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 102 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 102 miles

vehicle dirty

Fail 13 Jul 2010 102 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

vehicle dirty

Pass 3 Apr 2009 102 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all road wheels protruding beond wheel arches slightly.

Pass 21 May 2008 15 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 47,000 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

the lock washer on the stearing drop arm is in poor condition but functioning

wheels are expossed and not covered by a wheel arch

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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HSF 137T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Maroon with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HSF 137T, 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 HSF 137T?

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What year was HSF 137T registered?

HSF 137T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 21 September 1978.

Is HSF 137T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSF 137T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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