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JMA 481K

1988 Land Rover 109

White Diesel 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,842 mi
Last recorded27,842 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 10942,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 481K
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,842 miles

recovery bar fitted to rear of vehivle smoke visable when reved

Pass 11 May 2015 27,795 miles

vehicle gives off smoke when cold

Fail 13 Apr 2015 27,780 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

alternator belt loose

both front brake hoses close to top mount bolts

both front tyres have perishing

engine emits blue smoke at idle

exhaust corroded

horn starting to deteriorate

main beam tell tale not working

nearside front tyre has slight damage to inner edge where it fouls the spring on full lock

offside & nearside seat boxes have slight damage

offside rear tyre has a cut on the inner edge

steering system needs adjustment more lock left compared to right

steering wheel has slight cracking

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,728 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses close to component but not fouling on lock

free play detected at steering wheel

light black smoke emitted during acceleration

oil leak

slight damage to aluminium around seat boxes

Fail 27 Feb 2014 27,728 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake hoses close to component but not fouling on lock

free play detected at steering wheel

light black smoke emitted during acceleration

oil leak

slight damage to aluminium around seat boxes

Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

diff /engine oil leaks

Fail 7 Feb 2013 27,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

diff /engine oil leaks

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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JMA 481K is a 1988 Land Rover 109 in White with a 2,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 42,477 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 JMA 481K, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JMA 481K registered?

JMA 481K is a 1988 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is JMA 481K safe to buy?

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