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DEC 963W

1981 Land Rover 109

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,480 mi
Last recorded95,480 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 963W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 95,480 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 95,480 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 89,366 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leaks

Pass 9 May 2015 82,443 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 76,582 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 76,582 miles

Oil leak

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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DEC 963W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DEC 963W, 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.

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What year was DEC 963W registered?

DEC 963W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 9 April 1981.

Is DEC 963W safe to buy?

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