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OBV 660H

1997 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,548 mi
Last recorded14,548 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10950,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBV 660H
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 14,548 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mounts secure corrosion too side steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seatbelt mount secure corrosion to side step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle strengthening corroded n/s

Fail 29 Aug 2018 14,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt mounts secure corrosion too side steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seatbelt mount secure corrosion to side step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle strengthening corroded n/s

Pass 20 Oct 2016 10,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 7,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 4,101 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 2,261 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 2,261 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,120 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,387 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

exhaust rusty and slightly blowing

slight play in n/s/f hub

underbody rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,850 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

underbody rust

Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,792 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 71,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 63,149 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 May 2006 50,795 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 50,790 miles

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

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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OBV 660H is a 1997 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,776 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 OBV 660H, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover 109 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OBV 660H is a 1997 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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