1978 Land Rover 109 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 109 models manufactured in 1978, based on 370 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
This page shows all 109 cars tested in 1978. Want to see how cars built in 1978 hold up over time?
View 1978 Land Rover 109 vintage page → (55.3% current pass rate)1978 Land Rover 109 MOT Analysis
The 1978 Land Rover 109 has an MOT pass rate of 56.2% based on 370 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 50,868 miles on the odometer. With a 43.8% failure rate, the 1978 109 is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1978 Land Rover 109 is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 0.3% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50.
Top failures specific to 1978 models only. The overall 109 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 0.3% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 50,868 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.05 | 0.3% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1978 Land Rover 109 has an MOT pass rate of 56.2% based on 370 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 50,868 miles on the odometer. With a 43.8% failure rate, the 1978 109 is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1978 Land Rover 109, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. At 50,868 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.3% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1978 Land Rover 109 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.