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A318 LBJ

1983 Land Rover 109

Beige Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,914 mi
Last recorded6,914 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA318 LBJ
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 6,914 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 6,896 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 6,478 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 3,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 3,987 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 3,595 miles

drivers door check-strap broken

Fail 3 Oct 2011 3,595 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivers door check-strap broken

Pass 5 Jun 2007 3,443 miles

Oil Leak From Gearbox.

Pass 4 May 2006 3,137 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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A318 LBJ is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Beige with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A318 LBJ, 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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What year was A318 LBJ registered?

A318 LBJ is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 14 September 1983.

Is A318 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A318 LBJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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