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CRW 987Y

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,483 mi
Last recorded80,483 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRW 987Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 80,483 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 80,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,441 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,308 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,219 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

rear springs in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2013 80,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

rear springs in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,169 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

roadsprings in poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2012 80,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

roadsprings in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Propshaft component defective

tow ball fixing bolts correct type?

Fail 12 Oct 2011 79,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Propshaft component defective

tow ball fixing bolts correct type?

Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,480 miles

gearbox mounts split

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

rear body mounts corroded

servo hose of correct type ?

tyres starting to perrish

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 25 Oct 2010 79,480 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

gearbox mounts split

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

rear body mounts corroded

servo hose of correct type ?

tyres starting to perrish

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2009 78,894 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 78,592 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 78,592 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 77,692 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,957 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 76,957 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 76,503 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 76,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CRW 987Y is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 54,344 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 CRW 987Y, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CRW 987Y registered?

CRW 987Y is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 4 January 1983.

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