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HCA 79X

1982 Land Rover 109

Silver Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,127 mi
Last recorded80,127 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCA 79X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 80,127 miles

Front tyres perishing

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,457 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls and treaded areas perishing close to the limits

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewalls and traded area perishing close to the limits

Offside Front Tyre sidewalls and traded area perishing close to the limits

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,782 miles

Radiator leaking coolant, All tyres perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2014 73,636 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Radiator leaking coolant, All tyres perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake pipe to hose poorly clipped

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre cracked & perrished

Offside wheel slightly corroded around valve stem

Panel missing above offside rear wheel

Fail 28 Aug 2013 77,499 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake pipe to hose poorly clipped

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre cracked & perrished

Offside wheel slightly corroded around valve stem

Panel missing above offside rear wheel

Fail 29 Jul 2013 77,497 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre cracked & perrished

Offside wheel slightly corroded aroung valve stem

Panel missing above Offside rear wheel

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 77,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside and nearside front swivell joint seals leaking.

offside front tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

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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HCA 79X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Silver with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HCA 79X, 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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What year was HCA 79X registered?

HCA 79X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 11 June 1982.

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