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VDV 228X

1982 Land Rover 109

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,069 mi
Last recorded65,069 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDV 228X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 65,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,055 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 52,055 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,907 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 51,906 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 45,616 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 45,614 miles

Fuel system component leaking Lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 32,819 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 32,819 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible Bolt loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front leaf spring (leaf) clamps loose

Fuel injection pump wet with fuel, no drips or leaks apparent

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,412 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 31,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,097 miles

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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VDV 228X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VDV 228X, 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 VDV 228X registered?

VDV 228X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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