MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at spring mountings front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at spring mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?
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VKL 389X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 VKL 389X, 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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VKL 389X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 2 January 1982.
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