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DWR 885W

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,872 mi
Last recorded43,872 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 885W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 43,872 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 43,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,809 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,458 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,659 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,590 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,313 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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DWR 885W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 55,532 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 DWR 885W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of DWR 885W?

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What year was DWR 885W registered?

DWR 885W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is DWR 885W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWR 885W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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