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AHY 405V

1980 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,683 mi
Last recorded83,683 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHY 405V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,683 miles

All 4 tyre walls cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2017 83,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All 4 tyre walls cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,648 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 83,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,593 miles

Body corroded

Tyres perished

Fail 26 Jun 2015 83,593 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Body corroded

Tyres perished

Fail 12 Mar 2015 83,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2005 83,036 miles

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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AHY 405V is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 52,765 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 AHY 405V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AHY 405V registered?

AHY 405V is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 7 March 1980.

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