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XLA 833X

1982 Land Rover 109

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

41,101 mi
Last recorded41,101 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLA 833X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,101 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,101 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 40,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2007 38,748 miles

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes are corroding,play in n/s and o/s steering joints.engine producing blue smoke

Fail 29 Dec 2007 38,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

front to rear and rear metal brake pipes are corroding,play in n/s and o/s steering joints.engine producing blue smoke

Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,707 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 31,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 34,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear prop front bolts lose

Pass 7 Nov 2005 25,728 miles

battery insecure

diff pinion bearing has a lot of play

heavy corrosion to most metal brake pipes

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2005 25,711 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

diff pinion bearing has a lot of play

oil leak

some perishing nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2005 25,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

battery insecure

nearside front tyre perished

rear prop shaft rear uj is near to breaking

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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XLA 833X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 55,617 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 XLA 833X, 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 44 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 XLA 833X registered?

XLA 833X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is XLA 833X safe to buy?

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