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BHP 166Y

1982 Land Rover 109

Brown Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,563 mi
Last recorded95,563 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHP 166Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 95,563 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 95,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Fuel tank insecure (Offside front and rear mounts).

Handbrake has movement where it is atactched to gearbox (gearbox mountings).

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2005 95,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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BHP 166Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Brown with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 BHP 166Y, 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 BHP 166Y registered?

BHP 166Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 16 August 1982.

Is BHP 166Y safe to buy?

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