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DEG 454V

1980 Land Rover 109

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

82,534 mi
Last recorded82,534 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEG 454V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 82,534 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 82,533 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 77,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

passenger door top in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2015 77,740 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

passenger door top in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2014 75,233 miles

all other steering joints worn

front prop shaft lose

front prop shaft rear u.j u.s

long park brake lever travle

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

o/s front lower shock bush worn

o/s front wheelarch in very poor condition

poor welding repairs made to o/s front chassis

rear brake pipes made badley

rear lower shock bushes worn

slight lift in front king pins

sum parts of chassis in poor condition

Fail 1 May 2014 75,233 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

long park brake lever travle

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

o/s front lower shock bush worn

all other steering joints worn

front prop shaft lose

front prop shaft rear u.j u.s

o/s front wheelarch in very poor condition

poor welding repairs made to o/s front chassis

rear brake pipes made badley

rear lower shock bushes worn

slight lift in front king pins

sum parts of chassis in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2011 75,266 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brake fluid level low

Front prop u/j worn

Play in o/s tracta housing

Steering stiff

Pass 9 Dec 2010 75,107 miles

both rear lower shock absober bushes worn

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2010 75,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear lower shock absober bushes worn

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,572 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 74,567 miles

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

Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight leak front tractor seals

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,327 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 73,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 73,804 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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DEG 454V is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 DEG 454V, 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.

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DEG 454V is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 16 January 1980.

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