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FFO 891W

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,466 mi
Last recorded7,466 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFO 891W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 7,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 6,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 6,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 6,324 miles

Chassis corroded repaired nearside, offside, front and rear

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 5,463 miles

Front, rear, nearside and offside chassis corroded and repaired

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 1,940 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 1,056 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 1,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 491 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,126 miles

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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FFO 891W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 55,532 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FFO 891W, 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 45 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 FFO 891W registered?

FFO 891W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 8 April 1981.

Is FFO 891W safe to buy?

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