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A357 TBW

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,084 mi
Last recorded61,084 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA357 TBW
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,084 miles

ADVISE Vehicle chassis welded and undersealed in numerous places /slight wear in shockabsorber bushes. Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody and chassis rails

Fail 18 Feb 2015 61,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

ADVISE Vehicle chassis welded and undersealed in numerous places /slight wear in shockabsorber bushes. Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody and chassis rails

Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,508 miles

ADVISE surface corrosion on offside and nearside chassis rails / corrosion starting in out/riggers left and right.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,609 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 60,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,571 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,062 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,327 miles

chassis welded and undersealed in various places / surface corrosion starting to appear on some sections of chassis rails

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,879 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 56,879 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 55,931 miles

ADVISE surface corrosion starting to appear on chassis and floor area

Fail 12 Feb 2008 55,931 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,074 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 54,344 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 54,344 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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A357 TBW is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A357 TBW, 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 A357 TBW registered?

A357 TBW is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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