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RFO 775

1988 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,017 mi
Last recorded71,017 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 10942,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFO 775
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,017 miles

Both front hubs/bearings worn close to limit.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper has slight damage to the nearside.

Nearside front and nearside rear shock absorber bushes worn close to limit.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,773 miles

Exhaust front pipe blowing close to limit.

N/S front and n/s rear bottom shock bushes deteriorated close to limit.

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,569 miles

(1) Front exhaust blowing close to limit.

(3) Nearside front and offside rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.

(5) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,341 miles

All brake hoses deteriorated close to limit.

Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated close to limit.

N/S front shock absorber bottom bush deteriorated close to limit.

slight play in both front and n/s rear wheel bearings.

slight play in steering arm joints.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 70,341 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

All brake hoses deteriorated close to limit.

Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated close to limit.

N/S front shock absorber bottom bush deteriorated close to limit.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in both front and n/s rear wheel bearings.

slight play in steering arm joints.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 70,088 miles

(6) Centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

(6) Front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.

(6) Offside rear lamp/reflector damaged slightly.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 69,965 miles

(7) Front exhaust blowing slightly.

(7) Rear prop shaft UJ worn slightly.

(8) Front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(8) Rear shock absorber bushes worn slightly.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 69,534 miles

(7) Front exhaust pipe blowing slightly.

(8) Front metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

(8) Head lamp switch faulty.

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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RFO 775 is a 1988 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RFO 775, 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 RFO 775 registered?

RFO 775 is a 1988 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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