MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear (3.6.B.1)
Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet/through bulkhead. (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped All (3.6.B.1)
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both (4.1.D.2)
Fuel pipe leaking At pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger/front mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust mounting (s) likely to fail.
Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of body and chassis.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?
Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GYM 198W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 3,330cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 GYM 198W, 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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What year was GYM 198W registered?
GYM 198W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 4 March 1981.
Is GYM 198W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYM 198W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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