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A229 DUX

1983 Land Rover 110

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,326 mi
Last recorded3,326 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 110115,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA229 DUX
MakeLand Rover
Model110
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 3,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 1,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

batteries in foot well insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2013 1,039 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

batteries in foot well insecure

offside gearbox mounting perished

Pass 15 Aug 2011 654 miles

both rear gearbox mounting rubbers are starting to perish

Fail 9 Aug 2011 652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear gearbox mounting rubbers are starting to perish

Pass 27 May 2010 171 miles

Oil leak

interior mirror cracked

offside gearbox mounting rubber perished

Fail 19 May 2010 125 miles

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

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

Oil leak

interior mirror cracked

offside gearbox mounting rubber perished

Pass 5 Nov 2008 98,913 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,724 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 96,724 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 10 Aug 2006 93,534 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 93,534 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 110?

Based on 15,236 MOT tests across 1,244 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
2,144
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 450
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 415
position lamp(s) not working 382
Stop lamp not working 352
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 338
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A229 DUX is a 1983 Land Rover 110 in Black 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 110 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 115,958 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 110 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A229 DUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 110 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover 110 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A229 DUX is a 1983 Land Rover 110, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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