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EFC 185A

1963 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,925 mi
Last recorded94,925 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1963 Land Rover 10952,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 185A
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 94,925 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,891 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 94,697 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 94,556 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 94,314 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 93,774 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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EFC 185A is a 1963 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1963 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 52,873 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 EFC 185A, 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 63 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFC 185A registered?

EFC 185A is a 1963 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 November 1963.

Is EFC 185A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 185A shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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