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DYB 856X

1982 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

19,772 mi
Last recorded19,772 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYB 856X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,772 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

rear of both chasis rails corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2009 19,766 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

rear of both chasis rails corroded

Pass 13 May 2006 19,722 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 19,722 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

battery insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2006 19,709 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

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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DYB 856X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 55,617 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYB 856X, 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 44 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 DYB 856X registered?

DYB 856X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 16 June 1982.

Is DYB 856X safe to buy?

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