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JAF 566W

1981 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,799 mi
Last recorded74,799 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAF 566W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,799 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 74,799 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front windscreen washers working but poor

Hand brake drum loose but still secure

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Jun 2016 73,601 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,201 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 73,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,856 miles

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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JAF 566W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JAF 566W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAF 566W?

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What year was JAF 566W registered?

JAF 566W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 14 April 1981.

Is JAF 566W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAF 566W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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