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PFP 86W

1981 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,652 mi
Last recorded75,652 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFP 86W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,652 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 75,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,484 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall surface cracks

Fail 23 Jun 2015 74,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall surface cracks

Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,313 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 74,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,722 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s out riger is rusty

rear cross member is rusty but not affecting the steering or bracking or suspension

tyres are perished

Fail 13 Jun 2013 72,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s out riger is rusty

rear cross member is rusty but not affecting the steering or bracking or suspension

Fail 7 May 2013 72,710 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Some general corrosion on Chasis

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 71,594 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 71,209 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 71,206 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 70,827 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 70,813 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,464 miles

nearside out rigger starting to corode

Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 695,769 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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PFP 86W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 86W, 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 86W registered?

PFP 86W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 10 April 1981.

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