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MHG 613T

1978 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,778 mi
Last recorded68,778 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHG 613T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 68,778 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 68,777 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 68,776 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers door window frame corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,773 miles

Drivers door window frame weak due to corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 68,773 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drivers door window frame weak due to corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 68,771 miles

Drivers door window frame loose & corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 68,771 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play + hub seal leaking (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers door window frame weak due to corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight leak from nearside rear bearing seal

leak from nearside front hub seal

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,729 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 68,728 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 68,713 miles

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,236 miles

both bottom shock bushes worn,front

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

n/s/r tyre cracking on walls

o/s/f tyre cracking on walls

Pass 15 Sep 2005 68,210 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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MHG 613T is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue 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 MHG 613T, 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 MHG 613T registered?

MHG 613T is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is MHG 613T safe to buy?

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