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A453 JAC

1983 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,876 mi
Last recorded49,876 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA453 JAC
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 49,876 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 38,117 miles

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

galvanized chassis fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 28,612 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 26,134 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 26,123 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 37,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 37,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 30,554 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 30,539 miles

Fuel system component leaking gas leak (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 20,674 miles

Both Front Hubs Damp

Both Offside Tyres Perishing

Exhaust system Rusty

Nearside Rear Hub Damp

Oil Leak

Fail 15 Dec 2016 20,673 miles

Battery insecure ...Tray Corroded ... (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ...All Offside... (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Both Front Hubs Damp

Both Offside Tyres Perishing

Exhaust system Rusty

Nearside Rear Hub Damp

Oil Leak

Pass 17 Dec 2015 13,443 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,352 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,737 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,728 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,376 miles

o/s rear tyre prished on inner wall

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,326 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 28,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,196 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 5,040 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 5,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 85,105 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 85,105 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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A453 JAC is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A453 JAC, 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 A453 JAC registered?

A453 JAC is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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