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RPW 288W

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,548 mi
Last recorded8,548 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPW 288W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 8,548 miles

front prop front uj worn

offside front floor wheel arch corroded

rear prop front uj worn

Pass 11 Aug 2008 8,330 miles

chassis extensively repaired

Fail 31 Jul 2008 8,175 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

chassis extensively repaired

Pass 2 Oct 2007 6,930 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 6,798 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 6,397 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RPW 288W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,625cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RPW 288W, 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 RPW 288W registered?

RPW 288W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is RPW 288W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPW 288W shows 6 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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