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VDL 141Y

1982 Land Rover 109

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,262 mi
Last recorded71,262 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 141Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 71,262 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothsides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded badly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,262 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 71,254 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 cracked in treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 71,254 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 cracked in treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,036 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 71,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front wipers smearing slightly

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,769 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 69,741 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 69,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 69,129 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 68,604 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust system has 2 bandages fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2010 68,594 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear prop shaft worn.

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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VDL 141Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 55,617 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 VDL 141Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VDL 141Y registered?

VDL 141Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is VDL 141Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDL 141Y shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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