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CSL 689V

1980 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,436 mi
Last recorded50,436 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSL 689V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 50,436 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 50,427 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 50,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 50,427 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 50,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 50,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2005 50,427 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 50,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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CSL 689V is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CSL 689V, 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 CSL 689V registered?

CSL 689V is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 23 January 1980.

Is CSL 689V safe to buy?

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