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TAP 499R

1981 Land Rover 109

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,468 mi
Last recorded43,468 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 499R
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,468 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2014 43,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,285 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to see all welding repairs

Fail 4 Apr 2013 43,119 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to see all welding repairs

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,707 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 41,707 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2011 41,287 miles

4cyl diesel not v8 diesel as vt 30 states

chassie has been patch welded front and rear

Fail 26 Mar 2011 41,287 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,669 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 39,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,592 miles

Chassis and body mountings heavily repaired.Some mountings corroded and just acceptable.

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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TAP 499R is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TAP 499R, 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 TAP 499R registered?

TAP 499R is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is TAP 499R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAP 499R shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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