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TFM 989M

1974 Land Rover 109

Yellow Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,843 mi
Last recorded84,843 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover 10956,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFM 989M
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 84,843 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,445 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 79,514 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,222 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 76,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 72,915 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 69,776 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 69,776 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 24 May 2010 66,131 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 66,125 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2009 162,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 59,288 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 59,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,398 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 55,396 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,212 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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TFM 989M is a 1974 Land Rover 109 in Yellow with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 56,600 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 TFM 989M, 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 52 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TFM 989M?

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What year was TFM 989M registered?

TFM 989M is a 1974 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 July 1974.

Is TFM 989M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFM 989M shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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