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BUP 921W

1980 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,797 mi
Last recorded30,797 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUP 921W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 30,797 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside rear middle seat removed time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front prop uj,s worn out

nsf inner wing area corroded

nsr hub leaking

rear loading door does not open (is secure)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 30,150 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front prop uj,s worn out

nsf inner wing area corroded

nsr hub leaking

rear loading door does not open (is secure)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,922 miles

nsf swivel joint leaking

play in front prop u.j.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

floor support strap corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2009 28,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

floor support strap corroded

nsf swivel joint leaking

play in front prop u.j.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,281 miles

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

front prop UJs worn

front seat backrests do not secure in upright position by design

nsr brake pipe mounting plate corroded

rear loading door does not open

Fail 28 Nov 2007 27,280 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front prop UJs worn

front seat backrests do not secure in upright position by design

nsr brake pipe mounting plate corroded

rear loading door does not open

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,825 miles

Oil leak

U/Js on front prop worn

brakes noisey pull to right slightly and grab slightly

front tyres worn unevenly

headlamp switch wired incorrectly but functions

Fail 21 Aug 2006 19,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

U/J,s on front prop slightly worn

brakes noisey and grab slightly

emissions result may alter upon exhaust repair

gear oil leak

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn very unevenly

nut loose on overdrive unit

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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BUP 921W is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BUP 921W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BUP 921W registered?

BUP 921W is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 9 September 1980.

Is BUP 921W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUP 921W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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