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WPB 281Y

1982 Land Rover 109

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,880 mi
Last recorded60,880 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPB 281Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 60,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 60,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 60,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 60,410 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 60,163 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 59,868 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,918 miles

lots of body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,850 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

lots of body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,538 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places (previous welding repairs)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 58,517 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body & underbody corrosion in various places (previous welding repairs)

Pass 27 May 2014 57,487 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 17 May 2013 55,555 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 55,555 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,721 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 54,720 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion around n/s/f spring hanger

Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,690 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various spring bushes worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,061 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 53,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,279 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,343 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,950 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,732 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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WPB 281Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WPB 281Y, 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 WPB 281Y registered?

WPB 281Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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