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XGF 292W

1981 Land Rover 109

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

18,501 mi
Last recorded18,501 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 292W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 18,501 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight weapage

Offside Front hub seal slight weapage

Pass 27 May 2015 18,020 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 18,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,399 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play n/s front hub

slight weep o/s front hub

Fail 16 Aug 2013 17,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play n/s front hub

slight weep o/s front hub

Pass 19 Nov 2011 17,099 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 17,095 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,841 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake has travel

Fail 22 Apr 2009 10,728 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 8 May 2008 58,368 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 5,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

at least 1 spark plug loose

Pass 13 Apr 2007 99,915 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 99,893 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 93,477 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 93,477 miles

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

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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XGF 292W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XGF 292W, 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 XGF 292W registered?

XGF 292W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is XGF 292W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGF 292W shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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