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Q785GEL

1988 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,427 mi
Last recorded69,427 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 10942,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ785GEL
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,427 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 69,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,640 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 68,075 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,075 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,986 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 66,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,404 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,098 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 66,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,869 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 65,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osf brake binding slightly

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front propshaft front uj worn

osf brake binding slightly

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2006 64,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front propshaft front uj worn

osf brake binding slightly

osr brake binding slightly

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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Q785GEL is a 1988 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Q785GEL, 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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Q785GEL is a 1988 Land Rover 109, first registered on 11 March 1988.

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