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TVF 879W

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,278 mi
Last recorded49,278 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVF 879W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion on chassis and underbody

Pass 24 Mar 2018 49,266 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,421 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 49,211 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 49,202 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 49,186 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 49,153 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 24 May 2011 49,153 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2010 49,141 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2009 49,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 49,061 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2007 48,962 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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TVF 879W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TVF 879W, 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 TVF 879W registered?

TVF 879W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 5 June 1981.

Is TVF 879W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVF 879W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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