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ANH 196X

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,543 mi
Last recorded57,543 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANH 196X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,543 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 29 May 2019 57,269 miles

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

Slight corrosion to various underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,761 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 42,761 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 42,761 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 42,761 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,754 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine and gearbox mountings deteriorated

Leaf springs deteriorated and bushes worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 42,754 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine and gearbox mountings deteriorated

Leaf springs deteriorated and bushes worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,243 miles

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

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

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

all wheel bearings noisy

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,213 miles

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

front wheel bearings noisy

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,971 miles

Engine oily

Exhaust corroded

Indecators falsh quickly

Leaf springs corroded

Miner exhaust bow

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,362 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

freeplay at steering wheel

n/s door mirror loose

travel in footbrake

Fail 17 Nov 2008 40,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,707 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,397 miles

Oil leak

all springs very stiff

very poor idling

Fail 7 Nov 2007 40,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all springs very stiff

very poor idling

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,811 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 39,803 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 39,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2005 38,892 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 38,892 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside gearbox mounting deteriorating

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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ANH 196X is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ANH 196X, 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 ANH 196X registered?

ANH 196X is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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