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VHA 572X

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHA 572X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 8 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,564 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front side light cracked

front wipers split

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 78,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,987 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,605 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,180 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,019 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 74,998 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Oct 2011 73,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,941 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 73,491 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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VHA 572X is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VHA 572X, 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 VHA 572X registered?

VHA 572X is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 17 September 1981.

Is VHA 572X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHA 572X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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