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MFF 629

1959 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,244 mi
Last recorded54,244 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1959 Land Rover 10963,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFF 629
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,244 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,919 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 43,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

rear brake hose insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,805 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

tubless tyres fitted with tubes

Fail 28 Feb 2008 38,796 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

tubless tyres fitted with tubes

Pass 26 Feb 2007
Fail 20 Feb 2007

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MFF 629 is a 1959 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1959 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 63,568 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 MFF 629, 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 67 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MFF 629 registered?

MFF 629 is a 1959 Land Rover 109, first registered on 23 December 1959.

Is MFF 629 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFF 629 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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