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YFL 523Y

1982 Land Rover 109

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,179 mi
Last recorded85,179 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFL 523Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and offside rear (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

nearside windscreen has light scratching

Pass 15 Dec 2016 84,613 miles

All four tyres have age cracking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,941 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,830 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,988 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,595 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 79,245 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 79,245 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 75,936 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 74,537 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,178 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 70,133 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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YFL 523Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 55,617 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 YFL 523Y, 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 44 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 YFL 523Y registered?

YFL 523Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 August 1982.

Is YFL 523Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFL 523Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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