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YNR 851J

1971 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,228 mi
Last recorded79,228 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNR 851J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,228 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,059 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,951 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,907 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,790 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 78,790 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,543 miles

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 78,543 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,270 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 77,270 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,233 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 72,215 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,428 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,932 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,537 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 65,451 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 65,451 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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YNR 851J is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,394 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 YNR 851J, 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 55 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 YNR 851J registered?

YNR 851J is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 8 June 1971.

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