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A434 TBW

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

30,562 mi
Last recorded30,562 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA434 TBW
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 30,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 30,538 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog light on constantly

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 27,428 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 27,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2019 26,030 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 26,024 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,552 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 23,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,436 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2017 20,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2016 18,558 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 15,950 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,586 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to perish,small cracks

Fail 28 Apr 2014 14,586 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all tyres starting to perish,small cracks

Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,487 miles

multiple small cuts off side rear tyre and sidewall

Fail 10 Aug 2012 13,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

dirt traped under tyre lip near side rear

multiple small cuts to off side rear tyre tread and sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2008 13,375 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 123,375 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 12,988 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 12,988 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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A434 TBW is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 A434 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 A434 TBW registered?

A434 TBW is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A434 TBW safe to buy?

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