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LBV 992T

1978 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,517 mi
Last recorded14,517 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBV 992T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 14,517 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both outer hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 14,308 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 14,041 miles

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 14,041 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 13,580 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 13,564 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 13,564 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

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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LBV 992T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBV 992T, 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

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What year was LBV 992T registered?

LBV 992T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is LBV 992T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBV 992T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LBV 992T have outstanding finance?

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