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A853 PNA

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

19,638 mi
Last recorded19,638 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA853 PNA
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 19,638 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 18,570 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 17,906 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 15,909 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 15,580 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 15,512 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 13,795 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 13,795 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 12,479 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

body damage

Fail 21 Aug 2014 12,475 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

body damage

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2013 10,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 10,590 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 10,572 miles

handbrake slight bind

leaf spring bushes wearing

n/s wiper condition

Fail 9 Jun 2011 10,572 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

engine over heating

leak from o/s/f hub/wheel cylinder

n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

o/s/r axle strap badly perished

wiper blades are u/s but has drop down screen

Propshaft component defective

front prop shaft,both U/Js are badly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2010 9,602 miles

tyres going out of shape

Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,128 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 6,073 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 6,030 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 4,265 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 4,255 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust tail pipe kinked

o/s/f door check insecure

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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A853 PNA is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A853 PNA, 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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A853 PNA is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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