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DOU 598W

1980 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,497 mi
Last recorded165,497 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOU 598W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 165,497 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 97,278 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 97,276 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DOU 598W is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 DOU 598W, 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 DOU 598W registered?

DOU 598W is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 14 October 1980.

Is DOU 598W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOU 598W shows 3 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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