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OTL 148Y

1982 Land Rover 109

Cream Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

33,499 mi
Last recorded33,499 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTL 148Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 33,499 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 33,487 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 32,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

underside/chassis/exhaust covered thick with mud

Fail 1 Feb 2023 32,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

underside/chassis/exhaust covered thick with mud

Pass 13 Jan 2022 32,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank stained by fuel

Pass 24 Dec 2020 32,171 miles

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

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

fuel tank stained with fuel. seeping fuel apparently

under side of vehicle covered thick with mud

Fail 15 Dec 2020 32,169 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

fuel tank stained with fuel. seeping fuel apparently

under side of vehicle covered thick with mud

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,622 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 30,621 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive brake fliud (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 30,081 miles

Front service brake slightly inbalanced

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 29,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play swivel (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 29,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play swivel (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,519 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,227 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 26,901 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,832 miles

slight oil leak to both front hubs

Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,630 miles

slight leak from both front hub sills

Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,491 miles

nearside and offside front hub sills leaking

Fail 16 Oct 2008 25,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside front hub sills leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 25,124 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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OTL 148Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Cream with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OTL 148Y, 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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What year was OTL 148Y registered?

OTL 148Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is OTL 148Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTL 148Y shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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