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PFP 74W

1981 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,143 mi
Last recorded14,143 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFP 74W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 14,143 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 13,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,280 miles

Oil leak

offside front tractor joint seal weeping

Fail 31 Aug 2011 13,280 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tractor joint seal weeping

Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 12,375 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 12,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 11,817 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 11,808 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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PFP 74W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PFP 74W, 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 PFP 74W registered?

PFP 74W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 16 April 1981.

Is PFP 74W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFP 74W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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