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SAC 589W

1981 Land Rover 109

Beige Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,341 mi
Last recorded94,341 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAC 589W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,341 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 94,341 miles

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE

ADVISE TRAILOR PLUG NOT CORRECT

Pass 29 Jul 2010 94,074 miles

ns rear tyre sidewall cracked.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 93,411 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 93,411 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear shocks loose on moounting. eahaust pipe touching chassis

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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SAC 589W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Beige 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 SAC 589W, 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 SAC 589W?

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What year was SAC 589W registered?

SAC 589W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 8 May 1981.

Is SAC 589W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAC 589W 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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