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PBY 191W

1981 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

839 mi
Last recorded839 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 191W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,802 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,606 miles

brake pedal slight spongy

Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,672 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,908 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,030 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,461 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,311 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 53,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,871 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,304 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,370 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 26,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,635 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,787 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 17,038 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,759 miles

Nearside Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 12,759 miles

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

Nearside Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 108,371 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 5,625 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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PBY 191W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PBY 191W, 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 PBY 191W registered?

PBY 191W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 26 January 1981.

Is PBY 191W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBY 191W shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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