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DGC 397X

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,720 mi
Last recorded72,720 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGC 397X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,720 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight diesel leak

slight gearbox leak

Fail 5 Nov 2020 72,713 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced forward facing spring hanger mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight diesel leak

slight gearbox leak

Pass 6 Sep 2019 72,713 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 72,713 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,701 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,669 miles

front chassis areas of corrosion

front n/s and o/s inner arch corroded

n/s and o/s rear damper lower bushes worn slight play detected

o/s centre chassis corroded

rear chassis n/s and o/s areas of corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2016 72,669 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front chassis areas of corrosion

front n/s and o/s inner arch corroded

n/s and o/s rear damper lower bushes worn slight play detected

o/s centre chassis corroded

rear chassis n/s and o/s areas of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,469 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 72,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,558 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 69,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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DGC 397X is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DGC 397X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGC 397X registered?

DGC 397X is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 9 December 1981.

Is DGC 397X safe to buy?

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