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DFO 90W

1980 Land Rover 109

Black Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,552 mi
Last recorded24,552 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFO 90W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2010 24,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front diff pinion leaking oil

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 24,552 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front diff pinion leaking oil

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,368 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 23,364 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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DFO 90W is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Black with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DFO 90W, 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 DFO 90W registered?

DFO 90W is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 September 1980.

Is DFO 90W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFO 90W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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