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BWJ 80M

1971 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,842 mi
Last recorded20,842 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover 10950,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWJ 80M
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 20,842 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,906 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,417 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,946 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 14,864 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 10,475 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 10,436 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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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BWJ 80M is a 1971 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,394 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 BWJ 80M, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BWJ 80M?

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What year was BWJ 80M registered?

BWJ 80M is a 1971 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is BWJ 80M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWJ 80M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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