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UBJ 742R

1988 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,431 mi
Last recorded5,431 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 10942,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBJ 742R
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 5,431 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 3,092 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 898 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 24,563 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 22,283 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 22,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 20,131 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,838 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 17,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 15,327 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,327 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 12,717 miles

Oil leak

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

The steering idler has slight movement within its housing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,354 miles

nearside rear hub looks damp

Fail 17 Jul 2012 10,349 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

nearside rear hub looks damp

Pass 12 Jul 2011 7,553 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

nearside rear hub seal has slight leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 5,111 miles

offside steering idler has slight play in its bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2009 2,599 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 100,240 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 100,240 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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UBJ 742R is a 1988 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UBJ 742R, 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 UBJ 742R registered?

UBJ 742R is a 1988 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 January 1988.

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