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VBY 129X

1981 Land Rover 109

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,203 mi
Last recorded1,203 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 129X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 1,203 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear brake drums damp

Fail 25 Mar 2026 1,203 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear brake drums damp

Pass 28 Mar 2025 686 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 464 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 2 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 2 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear facing lamp shows a permanate white light to the rear

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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VBY 129X is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in White with a 3,528cc petrol 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 VBY 129X, 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

How do I check the history of VBY 129X?

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What year was VBY 129X registered?

VBY 129X is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 3 November 1981.

Is VBY 129X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 129X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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