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SPW 300W

1981 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,933 mi
Last recorded13,933 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPW 300W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 13,933 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2020 11,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front and rear axles light oil leak

general corrosion throughout vehicle none chassis

Fail 24 Nov 2020 11,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front and rear axles light oil leak

general corrosion throughout vehicle none chassis

Pass 30 Nov 2019 10,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body is beginning to corrod but is not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball jopint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

general underside has somw surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2018 8,907 miles

Slight oil leak

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Aug 2015 8,363 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

veriouse under body corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2015 8,334 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 11 Jan 2013 7,634 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 6,508 miles

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 4,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 4,721 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 3,751 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 3,751 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 1,507 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 1,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 96,826 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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SPW 300W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPW 300W, 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 SPW 300W registered?

SPW 300W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 March 1981.

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