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AWF 809T

1979 Land Rover 109

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,498 mi
Last recorded76,498 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 Land Rover 10949,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWF 809T
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 76,498 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 75,916 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 75,916 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AWF 809T is a 1979 Land Rover 109 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 49,094 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 AWF 809T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AWF 809T?

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What year was AWF 809T registered?

AWF 809T is a 1979 Land Rover 109, first registered on 30 April 1979.

Is AWF 809T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWF 809T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AWF 809T have outstanding finance?

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