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243 AJF

1961 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2268cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1961 Land Rover 10954,576 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration243 AJF
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,268cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 May 2025 34,816 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,816 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,816 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 34,816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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243 AJF is a 1961 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,268cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 54,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 243 AJF, 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 65 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 243 AJF?

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What year was 243 AJF registered?

243 AJF is a 1961 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 December 1961.

Is 243 AJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 243 AJF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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