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HDE 72D

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,854 mi
Last recorded95,854 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDE 72D
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,854 miles

O/S/F wheel bearing rumble...

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,818 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,782 miles

slight play in o/s steering idler

Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,121 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 93,889 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 93,530 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front propshaft sliding joint worn resulting in side play.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight oil leaks nearside front and offside front axle swivel ball housings.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 93,521 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front propshaft sliding joint worn resulting in side play.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight oil leaks nearside front and offside front axle swivel ball housings.

Steering box drop arm foouling wiring harness that is insecure.

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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HDE 72D is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDE 72D, 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 HDE 72D registered?

HDE 72D is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 16 July 1981.

Is HDE 72D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDE 72D shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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