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EBX 245W

1980 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,814 mi
Last recorded95,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBX 245W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 95,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

whole chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2008 94,981 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

offside front floor starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jul 2008 94,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

offside front floor starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2007 93,485 miles

nearside front chassis starting to corrode near bump stop

Fail 23 Jun 2007 93,465 miles

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

nearside chassis rusted at gearbox crossmember

neasrside front chassis starting to corrode near bump stop

Fail 1 Jul 2006 91,641 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

whole chassis has surface rust

Pass 1 Jul 2006 91,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

whole chassis has surface rust

Pass 9 Jul 2005 90,742 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 90,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

rear cross member has corrosion not within 30cm of structural mount/member

whole chassis has surface rust

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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EBX 245W is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 EBX 245W, 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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EBX 245W is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 7 October 1980.

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