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XEV 577X

1981 Land Rover 109

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,619 mi
Last recorded26,619 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEV 577X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 26,619 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 26,617 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 23,770 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 22,748 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear UJ of froht propshaft has slight play

Fail 3 Apr 2012 22,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear UJ of froht propshaft has slight play

Fail 30 Nov 2011 22,734 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all road springs have corrosion

chassis is in poor condition

corrosion in front wing covers & steering box cover

corrosion in rear crossmember not in mot area

corrosion starting on body mountings

holes in floor in drivers & passenger floors

Fail 10 May 2010 20,846 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leaking from gearbox on to handbrake drum but does not affect performance.

Pass 10 May 2010 20,846 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leaking from gearbox on to handbrake drum but does not affect performance.

Pass 6 May 2009 17,734 miles

corrosion offside body mounting

Fail 29 Apr 2009 17,734 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion offside body mounting

Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,200 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 17,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,933 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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XEV 577X is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 XEV 577X, 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 XEV 577X registered?

XEV 577X is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 4 August 1981.

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