MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Damp around both front hubs
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Slight play in both front swivel bearings
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Damp around both front hubs
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Slight play in both front swivel bearings
Damp around offside front brake back plate
Damp around rear diff area
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak from engine
Damp around offside front brake back plate
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play detected at steering wheel
Wipers smearing
Damp around both front hubs
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Damp around both front hubs
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hazards fitted but vehicle registered before 1986
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak from engine
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak from engine
Oil leak ()
Front swivel seals leaking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near gearbox member for handbrake drum (6.1.A.1)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Unable to check both front and offside rear wheel bearings because of brake bind
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front swivel housing leaking fluid
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front swivel housing leaking fluid
Offside Rear tyre uneven wear (tread damage)
aux-belt loose
How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?
Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A102 GAP is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 A102 GAP, 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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A102 GAP is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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