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BPH 952Y

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

18,372 mi
Last recorded18,372 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPH 952Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 18,372 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 18,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 13,737 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box drop arm has slightplay movement @ spline joint

Pass 6 Oct 2016 11,119 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 5,438 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 5,433 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 2,260 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 2,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 98,655 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 98,655 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 97,974 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 97,974 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 97,439 miles

advise engine leaking oil

advise slight misting of fuel around the fuel filter.

Fail 7 Feb 2008 97,340 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 95,703 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 95,703 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BPH 952Y is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BPH 952Y, 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.

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What year was BPH 952Y registered?

BPH 952Y is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 23 May 1983.

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