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A342 BKU

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

24,890 mi
Last recorded24,890 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA342 BKU
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 24,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake shoe back plate damp with fluid, advise further investigation

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis with 30cm of shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis within 30cm of anchor mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis within 30cm of steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 21,537 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 21,456 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 18,766 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 18,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 14,530 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel tank damp with fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fog lamp lens faded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 14,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel tank damp with fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fog lamp lens faded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 9,327 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Petrol tank damp with fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 9,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm steering idler box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Petrol tank damp with fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 7,783 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 4 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30mm of upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 7,719 miles

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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A342 BKU is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,225cc 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 A342 BKU, 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 A342 BKU registered?

A342 BKU is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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