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DOP 309V

1980 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,562 mi
Last recorded52,562 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOP 309V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 52,562 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,393 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 52,322 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 52,228 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,066 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 52,050 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both wipers touch top of windscreen

no o/s/r bump stop fitted

rear fog light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2017 71,278 miles

all 4 tyres getting near 1.6mm limit

Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,822 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front leaf springs weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear leaf springs weak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 70,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front leaf springs weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear leaf springs weak

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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DOP 309V is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DOP 309V, 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 DOP 309V registered?

DOP 309V is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 11 January 1980.

Is DOP 309V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOP 309V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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