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XLG 510W

1981 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,803 mi
Last recorded38,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLG 510W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,803 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,045 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007
Fail 21 May 2007 37,905 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front wheel cylinder probably leaking . †Offside tractor joint leaking. †Offside steering ball joint boot adrift. †Leaf springs rusty and begining to distort.

Pass 26 May 2006 36,187 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 36,187 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

both front hub seals leaking

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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XLG 510W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLG 510W, 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 XLG 510W registered?

XLG 510W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is XLG 510W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLG 510W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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