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WJF 488J

1970 Land Rover 109

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,880 mi
Last recorded48,880 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1970 Land Rover 10952,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJF 488J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 48,880 miles

Chassis has had extensive amounts of welding repairs done in past

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,804 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 48,687 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 48,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,675 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 47,353 miles

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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WJF 488J is a 1970 Land Rover 109 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 52,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJF 488J, 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 56 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJF 488J registered?

WJF 488J is a 1970 Land Rover 109, first registered on 4 September 1970.

Is WJF 488J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJF 488J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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