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VHP 556X

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,491 mi
Last recorded92,491 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHP 556X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,491 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,575 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 89,810 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 88,963 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 88,961 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 88,810 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 88,547 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 87,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 87,323 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 87,323 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 86,594 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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VHP 556X is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VHP 556X, 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 VHP 556X registered?

VHP 556X is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 18 September 1981.

Is VHP 556X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHP 556X shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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