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TSE 513X

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,325 mi
Last recorded51,325 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSE 513X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 51,325 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 50,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 50,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 49,516 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,719 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slighty worn

Brake pipes covered in underseal,therefore anable to fully assess

Engine has slight oil leak

Exhaust system slighty deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside front wiperblade rubber slighty perished

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre is in flatten condtion and has exposed cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 48,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Battery insecure

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slighty worn

Brake pipes covered in underseal,therefore anable to fully assess

Engine has slight oil leak

Exhaust system slighty deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front wiperblade rubber slighty perished

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre is in flatten condtion and has exposed cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,178 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked lower nearside and lower offside

Fail 5 Oct 2011 46,171 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake binding slightly

windscreen cracked lower nearside and lower offside

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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TSE 513X is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TSE 513X, 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 TSE 513X registered?

TSE 513X is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 2 December 1981.

Is TSE 513X safe to buy?

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