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BFA 32Y

1982 Land Rover 109

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,522 mi
Last recorded71,522 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFA 32Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 71,522 miles

Front both front outer diff seals weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive both front and rear diffs leaking transfer box also leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all leaf springs in poor rusty condition

Pass 26 May 2020 71,335 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 71,319 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,974 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 70,958 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,787 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,303 miles

handbrake pivots worn

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 13 Apr 2017 70,301 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake performance not tested rear brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed wheel arch (1.9.2c)

nearside door mirror loose

rear brakes binding

rear wheel bearings not check - brake bind

Pass 6 May 2016 70,291 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

oil sweats at various engine and transmission components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,274 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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BFA 32Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 55,617 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 BFA 32Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BFA 32Y registered?

BFA 32Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 October 1982.

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