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GYM 198W

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 3330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,200 mi
Last recorded86,200 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYM 198W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,330cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2017 86,200 miles

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.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,229 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,293 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,925 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 75,911 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 75,897 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 74,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 74,264 miles

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.

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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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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