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OFF 596S

1978 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,463 mi
Last recorded73,463 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFF 596S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,463 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 7 Oct 2013 73,463 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,929 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 71,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,426 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fluid evident on brake master cylinder no leak found during test

washers not working vehicle has opening windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2011 70,314 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fluid evident on brake master cylinder no leak found during test

washers not working vehicle has opening windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,732 miles

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

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

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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OFF 596S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OFF 596S, 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 OFF 596S registered?

OFF 596S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 8 May 1978.

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