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HNV 48X

1982 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

47,434 mi
Last recorded47,434 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNV 48X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 47,434 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undersealed

Fail 27 Jul 2023 47,415 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger corroded ( marked ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger corroded ( marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way front brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2021 46,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Horn control insecure on top of battery (7.7 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember/covered with checker plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 46,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working earth wire loose (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Horn control insecure on top of battery (7.7 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember/covered with checker plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 43,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Junction Box (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 43,367 miles

All direction indicators not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Junction Box (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,845 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 42,839 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,664 miles

2 front slight oil leak at suspension swivels

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes at nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 42,656 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. all seat backings (6.2.A.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

2 front slight oil leak at suspension swivels

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes at nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 42,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

altinator belt loose

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 42,048 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,909 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,900 miles

Oil leak

both front ball swivel seals leaking

Fail 31 Dec 2010 39,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

both front ball swivel seals leaking

Pass 26 May 2009 39,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2009 39,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,392 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,933 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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HNV 48X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HNV 48X, 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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HNV 48X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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