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HFW 407D

1996 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

50,369 mi
Last recorded50,369 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Land Rover 10948,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFW 407D
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 50,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,049 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,447 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 49,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,163 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 49,150 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,115 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,992 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 48,964 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

one exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,106 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 48,087 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,348 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 47,336 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,793 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 46,766 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake,s could do with checking

Pass 3 Feb 2009 44,871 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 44,847 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,697 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 43,634 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2007 42,765 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 42,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 42,369 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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HFW 407D is a 1996 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,978 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 HFW 407D, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover 109 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HFW 407D is a 1996 Land Rover 109, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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