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OPG 729W

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,920 mi
Last recorded83,920 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPG 729W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub back plate contaminated with oil

Offside Front steering linkage through chassis box section shaft slight play

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats /rear seat belts missing ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 83,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub back plate contaminated with oil

Offside Front steering linkage through chassis box section shaft slight play

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats /rear seat belts missing ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,136 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks axle/transmission/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/F & O/S/F lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear some misting oil N/S/R hub/backplate

surface corrosion chassis/suspension components

Fail 20 Aug 2019 83,136 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leaks axle/transmission/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/F & O/S/F lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear some misting oil N/S/R hub/backplate

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

surface corrosion chassis/suspension components

Pass 4 May 2018 83,032 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 83,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 82,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,838 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play slight movement on steering relay (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 81,257 miles

movement on steering relay mounted in front chassis

Fail 15 Dec 2014 81,257 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

movement on steering relay mounted in front chassis

Pass 31 Aug 2013 80,342 miles

All suspension bump stops missing

Front floor plates not fixed

Shock absorbers need attention

Fail 30 Aug 2013 80,336 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All suspension bump stops missing

Exhaust needs slight relignment

Front floor plates not fixed

Shock absorbers need attention

Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,382 miles

Serious water leak from water pump

Slight oil leaks from front swivel joints both sides

Fail 25 Jun 2011 77,371 miles

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

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

Serious water leak from water pump

Slight oil leaks from front swivel joints both sides

Pass 3 Mar 2009 77,359 miles

long travel on parking brake

Fail 24 Feb 2009 77,349 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

long travel on parking brake

Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,448 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 75,441 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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OPG 729W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 OPG 729W, 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 OPG 729W registered?

OPG 729W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 12 May 1981.

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