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VLO 587X

1981 Land Rover 109

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,869 mi
Last recorded57,869 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLO 587X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,869 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,855 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 55,855 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 55,580 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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VLO 587X is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLO 587X, 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

How do I check the history of VLO 587X?

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What year was VLO 587X registered?

VLO 587X is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 25 September 1981.

Is VLO 587X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLO 587X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLO 587X have outstanding finance?

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