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Q409GDB

1985 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,412 mi
Last recorded55,412 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ409GDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight 4X4 Utility
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 55,412 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 55,411 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelights (4.4.3 (b))

Horn not working when sidelights are on (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 55,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,832 miles

Front Front swivel joints weeping

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various Transmission oI leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres are showing signs of age-related cracking in both the tread patterns and the inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 54,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 54,289 miles

parking brake eff low

tyres cracking both rear and nearside front

Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,883 miles

exhaust leaking/front pipe insecure

parking brake linkage worn

Fail 14 Nov 2016 53,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

exhaust leaking/front pipe insecure

parking brake linkage worn

Pass 12 Aug 2015 53,315 miles

engine smokes on starting

parking brake linkage pivot worn

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2015 53,315 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working when on side only (1.2.1b)

engine smokes on starting

parking brake linkage pivot worn

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2015 53,300 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

parking brake linkage/pivot worn

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2014 52,649 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,101 miles

n/s/f , o/s/r and n/s/r tyres poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,741 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 50,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,434 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre front seat not present at time of test.

front hubs leaking

handbrake appears to be binding! propshaft handbrake.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,198 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,764 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 48,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,659 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 48,659 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 20
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16
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Q409GDB is a 1985 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q409GDB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q409GDB is a 1985 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility, first registered on 15 November 1985.

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