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KBS 850V

1980 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,722 mi
Last recorded66,722 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1980 Land Rover 10952,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBS 850V
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,722 miles

All Rear Under Body Bearers Corroded & Becoming Insecure.

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 65,980 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

All Rear Under Body Bearers Corroded & Becoming Insecure.

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,531 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 59,531 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 52,399 miles

Both Sides Front Suspension Bump Stops Mounts Broken Away.

N/S/R Spring, Rear Retaining Clamp Worn.

Fail 11 Jun 2011 52,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Both Front Tyres Just Legal.

Both Sides Front Suspension Bump Stops Mounts Broken Away.

N/S/R Spring, Rear Retaining Clamp Worn.

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,525 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe has clip missing.

General aera,s of the chassis now significantly weakend from corrosion and repairs. Regular checks advised.

Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside front axle bump stop insecure.

Fail 21 Jun 2010 46,525 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe has clip missing.

Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside front axle bump stop insecure.

Pass 3 Jan 2009 45,020 miles

o/s/front bumper mounting bolts insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2008 45,006 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

o/s/front bumper mounting bolts loose

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 7 Dec 2007 40,925 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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KBS 850V is a 1980 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 52,765 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 KBS 850V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KBS 850V registered?

KBS 850V is a 1980 Land Rover 109, first registered on 10 March 1980.

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