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YAS 859

1988 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,546 mi
Last recorded76,546 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 10942,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAS 859
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,546 miles

All body panels - Deteriorated

Both sides - Outer sills corroded

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear valance - Corroded/Holed

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,437 miles

Both sides - outer sills have severe corrosion

Corrosion/Deterioration to all body panels

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 76,437 miles

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

Both sides - outer sills have severe corrosion

Corrosion/Deterioration to all body panels

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 76,373 miles

Battery insecure

Body & Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion - Front to Rear

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OSF & NSF Footwells have slight corrosion

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 76,373 miles

Battery insecure

Body & Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion - Front to Rear

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OSF & NSF Footwells have slight corrosion

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,220 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 76,069 miles

veh has surface corrosion not within prescribed areas

Pass 1 Feb 2006 75,929 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 75,918 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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YAS 859 is a 1988 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YAS 859, 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 YAS 859 registered?

YAS 859 is a 1988 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is YAS 859 safe to buy?

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