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C252 JGJ

1985 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,971 mi
Last recorded76,971 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 10955,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC252 JGJ
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 76,971 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 75,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose on manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,422 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 74,261 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 73,985 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,577 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 71,344 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 71,343 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view parking in drivers view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,309 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,290 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,924 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,206 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 67,203 miles

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Upper Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 66,233 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 66,231 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2006 65,004 miles

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,004 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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C252 JGJ is a 1985 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C252 JGJ, 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 C252 JGJ registered?

C252 JGJ is a 1985 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 December 1985.

Is C252 JGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C252 JGJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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