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JSC 719T

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

5,543 mi
Last recorded5,543 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSC 719T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 5,543 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 5,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn Prop shaft joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 4,974 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 4,533 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 99,845 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 99,845 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 97,159 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 97,153 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 944,497 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 94,476 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,853 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 86,853 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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JSC 719T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 JSC 719T, 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 JSC 719T registered?

JSC 719T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 15 November 1978.

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