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VKL 389X

1982 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,062 mi
Last recorded83,062 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKL 389X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 83,062 miles

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))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 83,062 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,062 miles

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))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 83,062 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,062 miles

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))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 83,062 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 83,062 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 83,062 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,038 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 82,132 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 82,132 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 82,132 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,132 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 82,132 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 82,079 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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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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What year was VKL 389X registered?

VKL 389X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 2 January 1982.

Is VKL 389X safe to buy?

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