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GVO 261J

1998 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,164 mi
Last recorded44,164 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 10943,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 261J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,164 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,106 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 44,103 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,050 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,015 miles

chassis lots of welding repairs

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,958 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 43,800 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

welding repers to n/s and off side chassis

Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,800 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

welding repers to n/s and off side chassis

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,657 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 43,522 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,315 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 43,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,768 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease hard to detect corrosion

chip in nearside screen

this vehicle has been welded in many places

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,511 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 42,495 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 42,310 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 42,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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GVO 261J is a 1998 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 43,243 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 GVO 261J, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover 109 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GVO 261J registered?

GVO 261J is a 1998 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is GVO 261J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 261J 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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