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VHP 350X

1981 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

249,017 mi
Last recorded249,017 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHP 350X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 249,017 miles

a frame suspension ball joint deteriorated and offside mount loose

centre exhaust section loose

fuel filter hose perished

nearside mirror glass damaged

park brake lever has little reserve travel

slight play offside front swivel joint

Fail 23 Nov 2021 248,966 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

a frame suspension ball joint deteriorated and offside mount loose

centre exhaust section loose

fuel filter hose perished

nearside mirror glass damaged

park brake lever has little reserve travel

slight play offside front swivel joint

Pass 27 Oct 2020 246,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear axle a frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated

slight corrosion nearside cross member

slight corrosion nearside front outrigger

Fail 18 Aug 2020 246,659 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member both ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs corroded

both rear hub seals damp

corrosion nearside front outrigger

rear axle a frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2019 245,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

passenger mirror damaged

rear axle ball joint has slight play

slight leak both front swivel joints

slight play rear propshaft sliding joint

Pass 11 Jul 2018 243,172 miles

front swivel joints leaking

passenger mirror damaged

rear brake discs corroded/worn

rear propshaft rear joint and sliding joint has play

Fail 12 Jun 2018 243,124 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Intermediate drop arm insecure excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside mirror damaged

rear brake discs corroded/worn

slight fluid leak from both front swivel joints

slight play detected in rear proshaft sliding joint

Pass 27 Apr 2017 241,622 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both fron t hub seals leaking slightly

front exhaust section deteriorated

park brake lever has little reserve travel

rear spring pans corroded

steering column universal joint has slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2017 241,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both fron t hub seals leaking slightly

front exhaust section deteriorated

park brake lever has little reserve travel

rear spring pans corroded

steering column universal joint has slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2015 239,710 miles

slight play steering box drag link arm

slight play steering column uni joint

Fail 3 Dec 2015 239,614 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside and nearside. nearside cross member and offside chassis leg next to anti roll bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play steering box drag link arm

slight play steering column uni joint

Pass 1 Dec 2014 235,405 miles

Front propshaft missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear chassis legs corroded

slight leak from offside swivel joint

Pass 2 Dec 2013 231,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front propshaft missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 227,566 miles

corrosion both rear bump stops

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2012 227,493 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

corrosion both rear bump stops

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,575 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 81,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 81,592 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 81,575 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 81,199 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 81,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 76,414 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 76,404 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 71,795 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 71,780 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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VHP 350X is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VHP 350X, 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.

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VHP 350X is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 25 August 1981.

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