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XGT 238W

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

46,519 mi
Last recorded46,519 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGT 238W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 46,519 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 46,909 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

air intake pipes missing from engine

battery insecure

ignition switch broken, must use screwdriver to start vehicle

ignition wiring hanging down among pedals

nsf tyre has a perished area in tread

steering lock not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,904 miles

Battery insecure

front brake imbalance 19%, this may improve with use.

headlamp beam images vauge

ns mirror glass broken

os headlamp bowl corroded

rear door does not open

Fail 23 Dec 2010 46,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Battery insecure

air filter housing missing

headlamp beam images vauge

ns mirror glass broken

os headlamp bowl corroded

rear door does not open

Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

ns mirror glass broken

rear brakes have slightly resticted free movement

rear load ing door stuck in shut position

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,898 miles

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

ns mirror glass cracked, no access to inside of vehicle through rear door, oil filter busted and leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2007 46,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

drivers window insecure

no access to inside vehicle through rear door

ns mirror glass cracked

oil filter rusted through and leaking slightly

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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XGT 238W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 XGT 238W, 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

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What year was XGT 238W registered?

XGT 238W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is XGT 238W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGT 238W shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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