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BUN 742W

1981 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,987 mi
Last recorded84,987 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUN 742W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside dip aim kick up to left, still on screen

Fail 18 Sep 2017 84,986 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid recheck wipers at retest (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,788 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front centre seat missing

Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,226 miles

centre front seat missing

Fail 20 Apr 2015 81,226 miles

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

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

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

centre front seat missing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre front seat missing

Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre front seat missing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,498 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,494 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 24 Apr 2012 75,494 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,510 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no rear seats fitted no front centre seat fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2010 70,759 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2010 70,740 miles

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

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all rear seats removed

Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,880 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,045 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,446 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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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BUN 742W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 55,532 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 BUN 742W, 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 45 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 BUN 742W?

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What year was BUN 742W registered?

BUN 742W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 9 July 1981.

Is BUN 742W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUN 742W shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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