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Q788DAJ

1987 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,344 mi
Last recorded41,344 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 10963,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ788DAJ
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,344 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

both rear tyres cracking

engine oil leak

n/s swivel leaking

o/s swivel leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,229 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Oil leak

n/s swivel weeping

o/s swivel weeping

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,333 miles

drag bar bj slight play osf

nsf and osf swivel seals leaking

rear prop uj excess play

Fail 19 Mar 2014 39,330 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

drag bar bj slight play osf

nsf and osf swivel seals leaking

nsr tyre cracking

rear prop uj excess play

rear shocks rotten

Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,262 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 39,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,643 miles

Faulty leaf spring replaced by second hand unit slight bulging

Fail 10 Jan 2011 38,643 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,292 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 38,287 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,491 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake backplates corroded

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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Q788DAJ is a 1987 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 63,066 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 Q788DAJ, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q788DAJ registered?

Q788DAJ is a 1987 Land Rover 109, first registered on 25 August 1987.

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