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PSE 73W

1981 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,349 mi
Last recorded85,349 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSE 73W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 85,349 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 85,349 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 84,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chassis corroded front and rear in general

exhaust front pipe knocking on chassis

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2005 83,675 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 83,673 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 83,650 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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PSE 73W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Blue 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 PSE 73W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PSE 73W registered?

PSE 73W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 7 January 1981.

Is PSE 73W safe to buy?

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