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DVP 383V

1980 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,708 mi
Last recorded59,708 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVP 383V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 59,708 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 59,707 miles

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,697 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 59,678 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,537 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,860 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,234 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

n/s/f side light, not all l.e.ds working

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,832 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2011 57,209 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE HAS SOME KERB DAMAGE ON INSIDE SIDEWALL NO CORDS OR PLY SHOWING BUT ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,209 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE HAS SOME KERB DAMAGE ON INSIDE SIDEWALL NO CORDS OR PLY SHOWING BUT ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,319 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,330 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 55,322 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,640 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 54,635 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,946 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 53,946 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 53,400 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 53,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 52,640 miles

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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DVP 383V is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DVP 383V, 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 DVP 383V registered?

DVP 383V is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 7 January 1980.

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