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HFG 596T

1998 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,435 mi
Last recorded89,435 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 10943,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 596T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,435 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all leaf springs corroded

various areas of corrosion, not considered structual

Fail 2 Jul 2018 89,427 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all leaf springs corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion, not considered structual

Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,209 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 87,577 miles

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

exhaust in poor condition and slight leak

gearbox oil leak

play in nearside front shocker lower bush on limit

play in nearside rear shocker lower bush on limit

slight leak from front spheres

surface corrosion to chassis and chassis out rigger's

washer jets weak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,285 miles

damp around steering box

exhaust front + middle sections corroding + slight leak

front brakes slightly out of balance

poor beam image both headlights

slight play in n/s/f lower shocker bush

Pass 23 Apr 2014 86,431 miles

slight weep from front hubs

under vehicle has been welded and undersealed

Pass 13 May 2013 85,687 miles

under vehicle has been welded and undersealed in various place

Pass 21 Apr 2012 84,654 miles

underneath vehicle has been welded and undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2011 82,869 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,689 miles

underneath vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2009 77,456 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,172 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2008 73,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,622 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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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HFG 596T is a 1998 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HFG 596T, 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 HFG 596T registered?

HFG 596T is a 1998 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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