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TJO 549X

1981 Land Rover 109

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,215 mi
Last recorded79,215 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJO 549X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 79,215 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 78,978 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 78,953 miles

Front bumper bolts loose

Nearside Front wing to front panel bolts missing but secure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough steering box (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 78,953 miles

Front bumper bolts loose

Nearside Front wing to front panel bolts missing but secure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement over adjusted (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure front bolt (2.4.B.7b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough steering box (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 78,949 miles

advise front brake pipes secured with clips ond ties but are satisfactory secure at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2014 78,946 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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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TJO 549X is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TJO 549X, 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 TJO 549X registered?

TJO 549X is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 22 October 1981.

Is TJO 549X safe to buy?

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