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XNV 255W

1981 Land Rover 109

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,210 mi
Last recorded17,210 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNV 255W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 17,210 miles

nearside front lower shocker bush worn

offside front shocker lower bush worn

Fail 3 Jul 2007 17,199 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear bump stop cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,661 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 16,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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XNV 255W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XNV 255W, 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 XNV 255W registered?

XNV 255W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 28 April 1981.

Is XNV 255W safe to buy?

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