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USY 718

1996 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,019 mi
Last recorded13,019 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Land Rover 10948,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 718
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,019 miles

all tyres worn and cracking on sidewalls

exhaust slight blow and corroded n/s centre/front

general corrosion to chassis especially at rear

play in n/s swivel housing

rear cross member and o/s/r outrigger corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2010 13,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres worn and cracking on sidewalls

exhaust slight blow and corroded n/s centre/front

general corrosion to chassis especially at rear

play in n/s swivel housing

rear cross member and o/s/r outrigger corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 12,503 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion to chassis

rear crossmember serious corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2009 12,496 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

general corrosion to chassis

rear crossmember serious corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,195 miles

all 4 tyres worn

general corrosion to chassis

n/s/f swivel housing play

Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,895 miles

play in N/S/F swivel housing

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 20 Mar 2007 10,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis

n/s/f swivel play

Pass 7 Mar 2006 9,899 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear chassis

play in n/s/f swivel housing

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 718 is a 1996 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,978 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 718, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover 109 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was USY 718 registered?

USY 718 is a 1996 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is USY 718 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USY 718 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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