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MFO 175

1978 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,537 mi
Last recorded57,537 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFO 175
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,280cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 57,537 miles

oil leak

various body corrosion , not prescribed areas.

Pass 19 May 2015 56,431 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

body corroding

n/s tyres cracking

Pass 16 May 2014 54,992 miles

Oil leak

body corrosion, not prescribed areas

Fail 31 Oct 2013 54,959 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

unable to ckeck brakes , due to car being in a dangerous condition.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,400 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,856 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 21,506 miles

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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MFO 175 is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,280cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MFO 175, 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 MFO 175 registered?

MFO 175 is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is MFO 175 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFO 175 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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