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POF 12Y

1982 Land Rover 109

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

213,347 mi
Last recorded213,347 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOF 12Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 213,347 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 213,207 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 213,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 212,855 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 212,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 212,549 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 211,614 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 211,187 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 210,548 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 210,142 miles

brake fluid low

chassis corroding

nearside front shocker weeping

Pass 11 Jul 2015 208,518 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 206,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 198,953 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 195,380 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,404 miles

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

slight drag offside front brake

Fail 11 Apr 2011 81,380 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight drag offside front brake

Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,959 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 78,620 miles

front propshaft rear uj worn

security of front propshaft front uj

vehicle set in 2 wheel drive

Pass 20 Mar 2008 78,089 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 78,073 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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POF 12Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 POF 12Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was POF 12Y registered?

POF 12Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is POF 12Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for POF 12Y shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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