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DMM 657V

1980 Land Rover 109

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

43,728 mi
Last recorded43,728 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMM 657V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,728 miles

Bump stops missing - O/S & N/S/R

Diff rear bearings noisey centre

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Hub seal O/S/F - slight leak

Oil leak

Oil leaks - Gear box and transfer box

Rear Lower Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Tyres - Side wall cracks O/S/F & N/S/R (Not deep enough to core)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 43,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bump stops missing - O/S & N/S/R

Diff rear bearings noisey centre

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Hub seal O/S/F - slight leak

Oil leak

Oil leaks - Gear box and transfer box

Rear Lower Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Tyres - Side wall cracks O/S/F & N/S/R (Not deep enough to core)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 43,724 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

1 exhaust bracket fractured (still secure)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

drop arm to sector shaft slightly worn

front prop uj slight play (rear)

front spheres leaking oil

n/s door hinges worn

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

n/s/r panal bracket insecure

rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,727 miles

Diff bearings noisey

Gear box mounting bolt X 1 missing

Hub(s) - O/S & N/S VERY slight mist of oil

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

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

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

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

Oil leaks - engine/gearbox and transfer box

Propshaft rear flange bolts loose

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Diff bearings noisey

Gear box mounting bolt X 1 missing

Hub(s) - O/S & N/S VERY slight mist of oil

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

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

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

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

Oil leaks - engine/gearbox and transfer box

Propshaft rear flange bolts loose

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,723 miles

Diff rear bearings - noisey

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Upper Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 43,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Diff rear bearings - noisey

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Upper Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,709 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 43,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,556 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 43,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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DMM 657V is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 DMM 657V, 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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DMM 657V is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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