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B508 MFS

1985 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,285 mi
Last recorded85,285 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 10955,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB508 MFS
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 85,285 miles

advise oil leak at offside front hub

advise vehicle underside is heavily patched

Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,304 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 84,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 84,250 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 84,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 84,219 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 84,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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B508 MFS is a 1985 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 55,470 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 B508 MFS, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B508 MFS registered?

B508 MFS is a 1985 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B508 MFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B508 MFS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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