MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Oil leak
fluid evident on brake master cylinder no leak found during test
washers not working vehicle has opening windscreen
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is OFF 596S safe to buy?
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