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MUF 525F

1985 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,844 mi
Last recorded6,844 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover 10955,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUF 525F
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 6,844 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from front diff

Oil leak from transfer box

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 6,471 miles

all tyre sidewalls starting to perish

offside rear loading door upper hinge damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,465 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 6,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Halfshaft bolt loose (4.2.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 6,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front and rear axle leaking oil

Fail 10 Mar 2011 6,431 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear axle leaking oil

Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,412 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 6,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play O/S/F axle king pin

Pass 29 Mar 2006 6,361 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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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MUF 525F is a 1985 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MUF 525F, 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 MUF 525F registered?

MUF 525F is a 1985 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is MUF 525F safe to buy?

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