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A626 BHL

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,146 mi
Last recorded31,146 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA626 BHL
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 31,146 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 29,544 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 29,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 28,073 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 28,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7.50r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 24,281 miles

vehicle undersealed covering some testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2017 23,970 miles

Offside Front tractor joint damp

Oil leak ()

gear box leak

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2017 23,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tractor joint damp

Oil leak ()

gear box leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,822 miles

some of the chassis repairs poor

Fail 6 May 2015 23,640 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2015 23,640 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 May 2014 21,499 miles

chassis undersealed

Fail 30 Apr 2014 21,491 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

chassis undersealed

Pass 8 May 2013 20,081 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 8 May 2012 18,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 May 2012 18,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

hand brake backplate loose

o/s/f drag link end nut has no visible locking device fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,562 miles

Rear axle brake pipes are rusty,

o/s out rigger very rusty.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 17,562 miles

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

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

Rear axle brake pipes are rusty,

o/s out rigger very rusty.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,453 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 16,453 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,368 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipes to valve at front are fusty

General corrosion to underside

Rear chassis crossmember is rusted out

Fail 27 Sep 2007 16,368 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipes to valve at front are fusty

General corrosion to underside

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear chassis crossmember is rusted out

Fail 7 Jul 2007 16,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

general allround vehicle condition is poor

Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,258 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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A626 BHL is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A626 BHL, 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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A626 BHL is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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