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GFW 909Y

1982 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,286 mi
Last recorded93,286 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 909Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2022 93,286 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member near steering box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near rear front spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 92,940 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 91,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 91,683 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Adjacent to leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,046 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,192 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear axle bump stop missing

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Nov 2016 90,189 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured leaf spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

offside rear axle bump stop missing

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2015 89,145 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,103 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake lever circlip missing

offsidec rear shock absorber dust cover coroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,219 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 87,033 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,033 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 86,807 miles

Oil leak

body and inner wings corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2010 86,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

body and inner wings corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,603 miles

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

Oil leak

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

body corroded

inner wings corroded front and rear n/s and o/s

Fail 15 Apr 2009 86,591 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body corroded

inner wings corroded front and rear n/s and o/s

n/s f floor corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2008 86,160 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 86,135 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front seats loose

Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,615 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 85,615 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 85,040 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 85,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GFW 909Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GFW 909Y, 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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GFW 909Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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