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EFW 678X

1982 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,030 mi
Last recorded8,030 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFW 678X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 8,030 miles

Handbrake has play in chassis pivot piont

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 7,965 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Damaged and showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (3.1.9)

Stop lamp not working Nearside & Offside (1.2.1b)

Handbrake has play in chassis pivot piont

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 1,535 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

both footwells getting rusty

exhaust emits slight smoke at idle

Fail 8 Feb 2016 1,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded dummy iron (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rigger (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drag link end loose pinch bolt insecure (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.6.6)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

both footwells getting rusty

exhaust emits slight smoke at idle

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,155 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 97,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EFW 678X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EFW 678X, 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 EFW 678X registered?

EFW 678X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 May 1982.

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