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HSR 731E

1985 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,236 mi
Last recorded96,236 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 10955,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSR 731E
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,236 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 96,236 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 96,236 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 96,236 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 96,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,222 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 96,200 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 96,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 96,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 96,183 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,118 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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HSR 731E is a 1985 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 55,470 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 HSR 731E, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HSR 731E registered?

HSR 731E is a 1985 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is HSR 731E safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSR 731E shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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