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BHY 188H

1997 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,223 mi
Last recorded21,223 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10950,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 188H
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre walls cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2008 21,218 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre walls cracking

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,330 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 19,321 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor 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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BHY 188H is a 1997 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,776 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 BHY 188H, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover 109 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BHY 188H registered?

BHY 188H is a 1997 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is BHY 188H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 188H shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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