MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear uj of rear prop is worn and has a lot of play
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear uj of rear prop is worn and has a lot of play
Oil leak
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Oil leak
both front body mounts have corrosion
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
both front swivel hubs leaking oil
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
both front swivel hubs leaking oil
both front swivel hubs leaking oil
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
both front swivel hubs leaking oil
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s and n/s front swivel hubs leaking oil
Battery insecure
Engine bay wiring fouls various metal components
Front passenger seat mounting flexing
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Engine bay wiring fouling in various places
Front passenger seat flexing at mountings
battery insecure
oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?
Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.
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USY 494 is a 1988 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 USY 494, 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 USY 494 registered?
USY 494 is a 1988 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1988.
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