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B893 CMP

1985 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,697 mi
Last recorded48,697 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 10955,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB893 CMP
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,697 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front tyres badly perished

parking brake requires replacement pawl

Pass 1 Feb 2014 48,496 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres perished but servieable

Fail 1 Feb 2014 48,496 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

front tyres perished but servieable

Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,205 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 48,201 miles

Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,123 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 47,123 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,355 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 46,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,976 miles

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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B893 CMP is a 1985 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B893 CMP, 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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B893 CMP is a 1985 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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