CarVerify

Free Car Check

A855 JEC

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,725 mi
Last recorded32,725 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA855 JEC
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 32,725 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside front (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Offside rear springs splayed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 32,725 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside front (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Offside rear springs splayed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 28,742 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring splayed

Offside Rear leaf spring splayed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 26,027 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring splayed

Offside Rear leaf spring splayed

Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,877 miles

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced nearside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced offside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 23,877 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced nearside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced offside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 21,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 21,502 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,776 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,934 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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A855 JEC is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 54,344 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 A855 JEC, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A855 JEC?

You can check the full history of A855 JEC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A855 JEC registered?

A855 JEC is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A855 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A855 JEC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A855 JEC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A855 JEC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.