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A386 FLS

1983 Land Rover 109

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

71,006 mi
Last recorded71,006 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA386 FLS
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2006 71,006 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all 4 suspension bump stops missing

both front swivel joints badly corroded

front bumper insecure

no brake test carried out due to dangerous condition of vehicle

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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A386 FLS is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 A386 FLS, 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 A386 FLS registered?

A386 FLS is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A386 FLS safe to buy?

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