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APO 883V

1980 Land Rover 109

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

43,217 mi
Last recorded43,217 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPO 883V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 43,217 miles

Front swivel seals slightly leaking both sides.

Vehicle slightly smoky at idle.

Fail 8 Dec 2021 43,237 miles

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

Front swivel seals slightly leaking both sides.

Vehicle slightly smoky at idle.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 43,171 miles

Engine slightly smoky at idle.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play.

Play in steering wheel.

Slight oil leak from both front swivels.

Fail 14 Dec 2020 43,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine slightly smoky at idle.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play.

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

Play in steering wheel.

Slight oil leak from both front swivels.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,123 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2019 43,116 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fog light not working.

spare wheel insecure.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 43,109 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR PROP SLIDING JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,027 miles

Oil leak heavy leak engine area ()

drivers door rusting at window mount

Fail 1 Feb 2018 43,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak heavy leak engine area ()

drivers door rusting at window mount

rear propshaft has excessive wear in sliding joint

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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APO 883V is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 APO 883V, 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 APO 883V registered?

APO 883V is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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