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Q655CPF

1988 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,733 mi
Last recorded43,733 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 10942,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ655CPF
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 43,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 43,722 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure drop arm to first idler shaft is loose on its splines. (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) most of the play appears to be at first idler (loose) (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly blowing and is loose at the manifold to downpipe union. (6.1.2 (a))

Front registration No. is painted on the nearside bumper. Not mandatory for MOT purposes as it is a military vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil around parking brake drum.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underside is heavily undersealed.

Windscreen washers don't work - not obligatory as the vehicle has a folding screen. Attention recommended.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Free play at steering wheel is at its maximum tolerance . Most of the play appears to be at the steering box and first idler. Attention recommended.

Front registration characters are attached directly to front bumper. Accepted as a military vehicle.

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet doesn't work. Not mandatory as the windscreen folds.

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

Offside front brake is binding but not to excess.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Required parking brake effort just met and the handbrake lever has minimum reserve travel.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed, preventing a full corrosion inspection.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 43,178 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,477 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 42,324 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 42,167 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,894 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,340 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 40,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,382 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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Q655CPF is a 1988 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 42,477 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 Q655CPF, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q655CPF registered?

Q655CPF is a 1988 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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