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JNJ 79V

1989 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,210 mi
Last recorded95,210 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 10952,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 79V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 95,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 94,960 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 94,431 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 93,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 91,418 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 91,147 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,879 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,439 miles

Central seat removed time of test

Rear exhaust braket broken

Fail 4 Dec 2017 88,419 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working nearside is also dull (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

Central seat removed time of test

Rear exhaust braket broken

Pass 16 Aug 2016 86,376 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,431 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 84,431 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,462 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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JNJ 79V is a 1989 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 52,975 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 JNJ 79V, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNJ 79V registered?

JNJ 79V is a 1989 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is JNJ 79V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNJ 79V shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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