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STM 714W

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,783 mi
Last recorded50,783 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTM 714W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,783 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,898 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 47,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 47,876 miles

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

all four tyres in very poor condition

front wheel bearing noisy

headlamps a bit dim

Fail 19 Apr 2010 47,876 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

all four tyres in very poor condition

coolant hose leaking

front wheel bearing noisy

headlamps a bit dim

o/s/f brake pipe and centre rear brake pipe poorly secured

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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STM 714W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 STM 714W, 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 STM 714W registered?

STM 714W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 March 1981.

Is STM 714W safe to buy?

The MOT history for STM 714W shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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