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REX 253W

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,074 mi
Last recorded60,074 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREX 253W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 59,684 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,862 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 55,633 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 55,633 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,274 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 54,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,857 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 52,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

steering damper bushes perished

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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REX 253W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 REX 253W, 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 REX 253W registered?

REX 253W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is REX 253W safe to buy?

The MOT history for REX 253W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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