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RWD 275W

1981 Land Rover 109

Red Diesel 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,997 mi
Last recorded73,997 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWD 275W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 73,997 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 73,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,907 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 73,903 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember forward of the rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger at rear of front axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail offside centre of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember forward of the rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger holding rear leaf spring bracket (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 73,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front of rear leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,933 miles

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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RWD 275W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,625cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RWD 275W, 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 RWD 275W registered?

RWD 275W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 6 February 1981.

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