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XPF 418S

1988 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,918 mi
Last recorded42,918 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 10942,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPF 418S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 42,918 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 39,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 37,070 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 33,442 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 30,265 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 30,264 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component casing not properly attached Idler moving in chassis mounting (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements From 'Off' to first position does not illuminate position lamps. (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 29,350 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 27,996 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 27,948 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection to slave cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 24,915 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 21,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 17,501 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 12,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play slight oil leak (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 12,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play slight oil leak (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 9,817 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 8,721 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 6,477 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 3,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 2,351 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 1,620 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 1,248 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 529 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 99,230 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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XPF 418S is a 1988 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 XPF 418S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XPF 418S registered?

XPF 418S is a 1988 Land Rover 109, first registered on 7 January 1988.

Is XPF 418S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPF 418S shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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