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SKV 776W

1981 Land Rover 109

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,101 mi
Last recorded58,101 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKV 776W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,045 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)

slight seepage from both front swivel joints

Fail 21 Jul 2016 58,044 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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)

slight seepage from both front swivel joints

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,909 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)

oil seepage from rocker covers

slight oil leak from swivel joints

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,841 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 57,836 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,694 miles

both front swivel joints leaking oil

slight play in nearside front lower shock absorber bush

Fail 4 Jul 2013 57,689 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both front swivel joints leaking oil

slight play in nearside front lower shock absorber bush

front differential pinion joint excess play

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front swivel joints have slight oil seepage

indicator tell tales glowing slightly with dash lights

slight oil seepage from steering box

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,356 miles

play in front differential rear coupling

Fail 15 Jul 2011 57,355 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

play in front differential rear coupling

Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,291 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,202 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,930 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 56,927 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,485 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 56,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,817 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2006 55,809 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

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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SKV 776W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SKV 776W, 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 SKV 776W registered?

SKV 776W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 8 May 1981.

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