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EBP 359W

1981 Land Rover 109

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,071 mi
Last recorded18,071 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBP 359W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 18,071 miles

battery box rusty

engine oil leak

front axel swivel seals leaking

transfer box oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 18,063 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery box rusty

engine oil leak

front axel swivel seals leaking

transfer box oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,840 miles

general rust on chassis and under body

Pass 13 Jan 2014 17,584 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 17,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BRAKE BINDING O/S/R

Battery box starting to corrode

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,053 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 17,053 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,746 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 16,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wheels fouling leaf springs when turning

Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,398 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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EBP 359W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EBP 359W, 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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What year was EBP 359W registered?

EBP 359W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 13 April 1981.

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