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SKM 160W

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,153 mi
Last recorded49,153 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 160W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,153 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 49,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 41,447 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both outer hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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SKM 160W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 SKM 160W, 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

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What year was SKM 160W registered?

SKM 160W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 2 February 1981.

Is SKM 160W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKM 160W shows 3 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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