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USY 494

1988 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,472 mi
Last recorded91,472 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 10942,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 494
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,355 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,294 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 91,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 91,062 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 May 2013 90,532 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak

both front body mounts have corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,464 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,150 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2010 90,150 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 89,874 miles

Oil leak

both front swivel hubs leaking oil

Fail 11 Aug 2009 89,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 89,218 miles

both front swivel hubs leaking oil

Fail 2 Aug 2008 89,215 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 88,859 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 88,285 miles

Battery insecure

Engine bay wiring fouls various metal components

Front passenger seat mounting flexing

Fail 17 Jul 2006 88,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 87,468 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 87,456 miles

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.

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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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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