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AVV 289J

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

910 mi
Last recorded910 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVV 289J
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 910 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 320 miles

Exhaust slight leak

Hand brake travel at max

Fail 14 Dec 2018 319 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust slight leak

Hand brake travel at max

Pass 27 Jan 2018 99,976 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 99,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 99,614 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 99,307 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 99,307 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,167 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 97,649 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 97,649 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AVV 289J is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AVV 289J, 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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What year was AVV 289J registered?

AVV 289J is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 23 May 1983.

Is AVV 289J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVV 289J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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