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SKN 344M

1997 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,604 mi
Last recorded33,604 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 10950,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKN 344M
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 33,604 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,202 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,616 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 31,574 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,479 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,832 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,246 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,944 miles

rear diff oil seal

Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,794 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,595 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 24,595 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,427 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 23,417 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,173 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 22,170 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 21,126 miles

Brake balance on 25% max limit - right side stronger than left (fronts)

Mild exhaust blow from front pipe - temp repair area †

Nsr shock absorber - lower bushes mildly perished † †

Osf shock absorber - lower bush has mild movement †

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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SKN 344M is a 1997 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SKN 344M, 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 SKN 344M registered?

SKN 344M is a 1997 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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