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VBO 474J

1971 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

28,273 mi
Last recorded28,273 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBO 474J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 28,273 miles

Rear Floor brace corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 27,077 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,662 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 25,597 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 25,129 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 25,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,144 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,265 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,304 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 18,304 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 17,255 miles

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

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

rear seat belts anchorage points poorly mounted.... not testable due to age

Fail 27 Oct 2011 17,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear seat belts anchorage points poorly mounted.... not testable due to age

Pass 23 Oct 2010 14,049 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 14,043 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,977 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 36,972 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 36,570 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 34,298 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 34,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,933 miles

steering box mount!

washers weak!

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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VBO 474J is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,394 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 VBO 474J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBO 474J registered?

VBO 474J is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 10 March 1971.

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