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FCK 401W

1980 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

101,384 mi
Last recorded101,384 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCK 401W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,384 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,997 miles

Off side front brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Fail 2 Sep 2014 99,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 99,985 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,543 miles

brakes pulling slightly to left but not severely

service brake efficiency only just meets minimum requirements.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 98,543 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 May 2013 98,456 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre perished/split not showing cords

Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,657 miles

all tyres cracking but not deep enough to see ply or cords

nsf mirror glass missing

Fail 9 Jun 2012 95,653 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking but not deep enough to see ply or cords

nsf mirror glass missing

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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FCK 401W is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 FCK 401W, 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 FCK 401W registered?

FCK 401W is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 9 October 1980.

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