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394 WYB

1980 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,093 mi
Last recorded46,093 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration394 WYB
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 46,093 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 46,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 46,011 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 May 2022 45,993 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,983 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 45,808 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 45,429 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 May 2018 45,429 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 May 2017 44,683 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,441 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,854 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,387 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,894 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak to nearside front hub

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,174 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 41,174 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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394 WYB is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 52,765 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 394 WYB, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 394 WYB registered?

394 WYB is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 10 January 1980.

Is 394 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 394 WYB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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