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EPA 785V

1980 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Tests3 (0 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

5,851 mi
Last recorded5,851 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2006
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPA 785V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

0 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2006 5,851 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 7 Nov 2006 5,837 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

front tyres cracking

panel missing under drivers seat

steering damper removed

wiring fowling prop

Fail 4 Feb 2006 5,811 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

blue smoke emitted at idle

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front tyres cracking badly

middle floor panel between seats insecure

n\s\r shock bottom nut loose

oil leak

steering damper has been removed

tow bar/hitch 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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EPA 785V is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 EPA 785V, 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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What year was EPA 785V registered?

EPA 785V is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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