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B689 SRU

1985 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,436 mi
Last recorded46,436 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 10955,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB689 SRU
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,385 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,553 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 45,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,529 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,099 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,037 miles

Oil leak

front passenger seat belt hard to pull out

some surface corrosion on leaf springs/chassis etc

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,817 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 41,308 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 41,308 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 40,758 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 60,758 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 40,758 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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B689 SRU is a 1985 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B689 SRU, 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 B689 SRU registered?

B689 SRU is a 1985 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B689 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B689 SRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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