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YJH 501

1956 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,242 mi
Last recorded57,242 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJH 501
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,242 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 57,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,039 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,995 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,901 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,682 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,582 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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YJH 501 is a 1956 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJH 501, 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 70 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJH 501 registered?

YJH 501 is a 1956 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 December 1956.

Is YJH 501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJH 501 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJH 501 have outstanding finance?

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