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TNF 701X

1981 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

8,577 mi
Last recorded8,577 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNF 701X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 8,577 miles

different sizes of leaf springs fitted at n/s/f to o/s/f

o/s/f tractor swivel jointboot torn/split

Fail 27 Mar 2014 8,575 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

different sizes of leaf springs fitted at n/s/f to o/s/f

o/s/f tractor swivel joint boot torn/split

Pass 3 Apr 2013 5,648 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 5,638 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 4,918 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 4,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

hand brake near limit of travel

o/s inner wheel arch is corroed

Pass 21 Jun 2010 100,482 miles

HAND BRAKE NEAR LIMIT OF TRAVEL

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 100,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

HAND BRAKE NEAR LIMIT OF TRAVEL

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,863 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 95,863 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 91,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 91,504 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 86,743 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 86,743 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

no front prop fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2006 81,427 miles

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

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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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TNF 701X is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TNF 701X, 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 TNF 701X registered?

TNF 701X is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 August 1981.

Is TNF 701X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNF 701X shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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