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BBK 157M

1996 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,913 mi
Last recorded90,913 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Land Rover 10948,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 157M
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,913 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 82,022 miles

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 6 May 2014 79,868 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both drivers and passenger outer seat belt buckles are difficult to locate

both front tyres are perrished

offside upper inner 'a' post corroded

underneath of vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2014 79,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both drivers and passenger outer seat belt buckles are difficult to locate

both front tyres are perrished

offside upper inner 'a' post corroded

underneath of vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 79,851 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2010 79,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak at o/s/f hub seal

Pass 22 May 2009 78,989 miles

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

both front a posts in a poor condition

both front floors in a poor condition

Fail 11 May 2009 78,983 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front a posts in a poor condition

both front floors in a poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2008 78,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

could not examine all brake pipes some on top of chassis

Fail 18 Jun 2008 78,500 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

could not examine all brake pipes some on top of chassis

Pass 16 May 2007 78,469 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 78,066 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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BBK 157M is a 1996 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 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,978 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 BBK 157M, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover 109 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BBK 157M is a 1996 Land Rover 109, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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