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GDF 485T

1992 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,584 mi
Last recorded81,584 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Land Rover 10960,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDF 485T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2015 81,584 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front prop u/js badly worn

rusting to front out riggers cause for concern

steering bit notchy lock to lock

Pass 21 May 2014 80,382 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear outrigger has corrosion but not effecting mot

rear crossmember corrosion but not effecting mot

Fail 21 May 2014 80,382 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear outrigger has corrosion but not effecting mot

rear crossmember corrosion but not effecting mot

Pass 2 May 2013 80,209 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 79,988 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 79,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,705 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 79,697 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 79,163 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,290 miles

Front propshaft front and rear joints have excess movement.

Nearside front tyre tread depth low.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 78,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front propshaft front and rear joints have excess movement.

Nearside front tyre tread depth low.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 77,223 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 77,065 miles

general under side corrosion

slight exhaust blow from rear pipe

Pass 17 Jul 2006 76,879 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust

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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GDF 485T is a 1992 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 60,172 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 GDF 485T, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GDF 485T registered?

GDF 485T is a 1992 Land Rover 109, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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