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EWL 918V

1980 Land Rover 109

White Diesel 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

48,763 mi
Last recorded48,763 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 918V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine smokes left on tickover for a long time

Fail 27 Jan 2011 48,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine smokes left on tickover for a long time

Fail 18 Dec 2010 48,756 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine smokes when left on tickover for a long time (emisions passed)

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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EWL 918V is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in White with a 2,625cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 EWL 918V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EWL 918V registered?

EWL 918V is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is EWL 918V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWL 918V shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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