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ABZ 7267

1981 Land Rover 109

Maroon Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,026 mi
Last recorded99,026 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 7267
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 99,026 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

parkbrake travel

underside corrosion

Fail 13 May 2021 99,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))

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

parkbrake travel

Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,061 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 93,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Dipped beam (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,083 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 92,083 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,514 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,936 miles

locking mechanism of rear seats poor

o/s washer poor

Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,718 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 86,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 86,270 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 84,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 83,856 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 83,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 79,287 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 79,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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ABZ 7267 is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 55,532 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 ABZ 7267, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ABZ 7267 registered?

ABZ 7267 is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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