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GCU 606W

1981 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

14,602 mi
Last recorded14,602 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCU 606W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 14,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 14,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 14,019 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 13,972 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 13,743 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 13,400 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r cassis out rigger

Fail 8 Jan 2015 13,400 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion o/s/r cassis out rigger

steering idler arm loose

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,035 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 13,082 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 12,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front inner wing rough

steering stiff

stight play in steering box

Fail 24 Oct 2012 12,942 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front brakes pull slightly

slight play in steering box

steering stiff

Pass 27 Oct 2011 11,894 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 11,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering box free play

Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,674 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front body mounts corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 10,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front body mounts corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,171 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s & o/s out riggers slightly corroded

o/s center chassis corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2009 10,171 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

n/s & o/s out riggers slightly corroded

o/s center chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2008 9,649 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 9,647 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 7,410 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 7,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 6,682 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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GCU 606W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 GCU 606W, 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.

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GCU 606W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 23 April 1981.

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