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RPY 526X

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,366 mi
Last recorded18,366 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPY 526X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 18,366 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 18,366 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 13,682 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 8,483 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 8,483 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RPY 526X is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RPY 526X, 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

How do I check the history of RPY 526X?

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What year was RPY 526X registered?

RPY 526X is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 14 December 1981.

Is RPY 526X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPY 526X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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