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VWP 313

1958 Land Rover 109

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,135 mi
Last recorded23,135 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1958 Land Rover 10945,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWP 313
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no fog lamp fitted at time of test

no hazards fitted at time of test

no seat belts fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Aug 2012 23,130 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no fog lamp fitted at time of test

no hazards fitted at time of test

no seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,469 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 18,366 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 14,673 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 14,577 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,490 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f swivel joint slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2009 13,481 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f swivel joint slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,421 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 13,420 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 13,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2005

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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VWP 313 is a 1958 Land Rover 109 in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1958 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 45,622 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 VWP 313, 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 68 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VWP 313 is a 1958 Land Rover 109, first registered on 12 November 1958.

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