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BDN 759V

1980 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,472 mi
Last recorded88,472 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDN 759V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 88,472 miles

Oil leak 1. DIFF PINION OIL SEAL. VARIOUS OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE AND GEARBOX. . 3 FRONT HUB SWIVELS O/S AND N/S ()

SLIGHT CHASSIS CORROSION [GENERAL] BUT VERY GOOD FOR YEAR

Pass 11 Jun 2016 87,182 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

body slightly corroded

chassis slightly corroded

rear cross member slightly corroded

several oil leaks

Fail 11 Jun 2016 87,175 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

body slightly corroded

chassis slightly corroded

rear cross member slightly corroded

several oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,166 miles

7 pin tow bar socket not working correctly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play in it

Fail 16 Jun 2015 86,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

7 pin tow bar socket not working correctly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear bump stops are missing

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play in it

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,604 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,130 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside and nearside front hubs leaking oil

Offside and nearside sill corroded but not in a prscribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 83,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside and nearside front hubs leaking oil

Offside and nearside sill corroded but not in a prscribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 81,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 81,159 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 81,157 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Foot brake has minimum reserve travel

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 81,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Foot brake has minimum reserve travel

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 78,833 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Foot brake has minimum reserve travel

Fail 12 Nov 2009 78,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Foot brake has minimum reserve travel

Pass 1 Nov 2008 75,156 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 73,100 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 68,841 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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BDN 759V is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BDN 759V, 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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BDN 759V is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 9 April 1980.

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