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HUD 696S

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,583 mi
Last recorded9,583 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUD 696S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 9,583 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play frontmost (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 5,343 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering relay (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 5,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring both (2.4.B.7a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering relay (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 520 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

slight freeplay in steering box

Fail 12 Dec 2015 520 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,578 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 89,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 10 May 2013 89,684 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 84,369 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,127 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,667 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 68,351 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 68,351 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 63,890 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 60,823 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 60,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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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HUD 696S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HUD 696S, 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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What year was HUD 696S registered?

HUD 696S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is HUD 696S safe to buy?

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