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OUF 878W

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,811 mi
Last recorded94,811 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUF 878W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,811 miles

chassis corroded all over

drive shaft uj worn ,front and rear

steering box has sligh play

Fail 15 Jun 2012 94,799 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chassis corroded all over

drive shaft uj worn ,front and rear

nearside front hub has slight play

steering box has sligh play

Pass 7 Jul 2010 91,610 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 91,597 miles

Centre 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

vechile pulls slightly to offside under brakeing

Pass 10 Oct 2006 90,927 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 90,913 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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
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OUF 878W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OUF 878W, 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 OUF 878W registered?

OUF 878W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 23 July 1981.

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