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C508 CTR

1986 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,533 mi
Last recorded55,533 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover 10953,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC508 CTR
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 55,533 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 55,533 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,349 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 54,987 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,448 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 54,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,511 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 52,184 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,288 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 51,288 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 50,755 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 50,755 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,368 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,782 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 49,782 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,242 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 49,234 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,989 miles

nearside rear tyre wall perishing.

offside front and offside rear tyre walls perishing.

offside headlamp beam image deteriorating.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 48,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre wall perishing.

offside front and offside rear tyre walls perishing.

offside headlamp beam image deteriorating.

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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C508 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 53,503 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 C508 CTR, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C508 CTR registered?

C508 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C508 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C508 CTR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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