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XGN 748W

1981 Land Rover 109

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGN 748W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 100,009 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 100,006 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 98,003 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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XGN 748W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGN 748W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XGN 748W?

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What year was XGN 748W registered?

XGN 748W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 19 March 1981.

Is XGN 748W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGN 748W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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