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PHU 544R

1997 Land Rover 109

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,937 mi
Last recorded78,937 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10950,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 544R
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2005 78,937 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 78,910 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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PHU 544R is a 1997 Land Rover 109 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PHU 544R, 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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What year was PHU 544R registered?

PHU 544R is a 1997 Land Rover 109, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is PHU 544R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHU 544R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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