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B799 XWW

1985 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,426 mi
Last recorded28,426 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 10955,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB799 XWW
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 28,426 miles

All 4 tyres, sidewalls perished.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 28,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

All 4 tyres, sidewalls perished.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 21,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,848 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 15,833 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 10,533 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 10,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 6,693 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 6,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2008 1,186 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 95,010 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 94,910 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 89,469 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 89,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B799 XWW is a 1985 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B799 XWW, 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 B799 XWW registered?

B799 XWW is a 1985 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B799 XWW shows 14 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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