MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)
Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Poor condition
general corrosion
How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?
Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DTG 985V is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DTG 985V, 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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What year was DTG 985V registered?
DTG 985V is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 9 January 1980.
Is DTG 985V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DTG 985V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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