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YTA 278L

1999 Land Rover 109

White Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,714 mi
Last recorded82,714 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover 10962,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 278L
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,714 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 81,708 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 81,707 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 80,569 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 80,568 miles

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.1.9)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,454 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 78,454 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear fog lamp not working

offside rear brake drum area damp with oil on backplate

Fail 4 Jul 2011 77,611 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear fog lamp not working

offside rear brake drum area damp with oil on backplate

Pass 26 May 2010 73,725 miles

Nearside rear chassis/cross member area corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside winscreen washer not woking, but windscreen is able to be folded/opened

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working, but not a required fitment.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 69,679 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 69,662 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 68,398 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 68,359 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 66,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 64,358 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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YTA 278L is a 1999 Land Rover 109 in White with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 62,446 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 YTA 278L, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover 109 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YTA 278L is a 1999 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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