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FAT 252Y

1982 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,701 mi
Last recorded60,701 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAT 252Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,673 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,629 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,498 miles

Central Front no front bumper fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 60,489 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 60,487 miles

Centre Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Electrical wiring insecure Instrument panel and associated wiring/switces insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet wiring insecure in multiple places (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling front mounting (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level low

Nearside front door check strap insecure

Bonnet stay insecure when bonnet is closed, and lays very close to the expossed battery terminals

Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,336 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 60,334 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2013 60,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,079 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 60,079 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 59,889 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 59,492 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 59,481 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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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FAT 252Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FAT 252Y, 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.

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What year was FAT 252Y registered?

FAT 252Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 13 October 1982.

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