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VFO 801

1989 Land Rover 109

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,500 mi
Last recorded53,500 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 10952,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFO 801
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,500 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 53,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,479 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 51,362 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 51,337 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,946 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,916 miles

tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Jul 2008 47,916 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Dec 2005 43,556 miles

Nearside wiper not fitted

Noseat belt fitted in the nearside front seat

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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VFO 801 is a 1989 Land Rover 109 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 52,975 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 VFO 801, 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 37 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 VFO 801?

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What year was VFO 801 registered?

VFO 801 is a 1989 Land Rover 109, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is VFO 801 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFO 801 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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