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PPX 511S

1978 Land Rover 109

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,761 mi
Last recorded23,761 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPX 511S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,761 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 23,761 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,736 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 23,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 23,499 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,039 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,980 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,704 miles

All tyres cracking badly on side walls

Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,332 miles

all tyres perishing

engine oil leak

rear brakes out of balance

some brake fluctuation o/s/f

Fail 24 Jun 2010 22,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

some brake fluctuation o/s/f

all tyres perishing

engine oil leak

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,053 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 21,744 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 21,774 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 21,321 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 21,321 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 21,321 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

wall of tyres starting to perish

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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PPX 511S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PPX 511S, 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 PPX 511S registered?

PPX 511S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 March 1978.

Is PPX 511S safe to buy?

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