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XBM 448X

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,682 mi
Last recorded63,682 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBM 448X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,682 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,388 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,625 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 62,624 miles

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

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

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 60,994 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 59,712 miles

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

welding repairs on chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Dec 2006 57,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r canvas axle strap broken

Pass 7 Oct 2005 50,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

advise center seat removed

advise hazard lights removed

Fail 3 Oct 2005 50,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

center seat removed

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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XBM 448X is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XBM 448X, 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.

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What year was XBM 448X registered?

XBM 448X is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 November 1981.

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