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YGC 235W

1981 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

6,790 mi
Last recorded6,790 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 10955,532 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGC 235W
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 6,790 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 6,790 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Front universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough Steering box (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 6,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

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

Rear prop shaft uj worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Speedometer inoperative Unable to gauge speed for decelerometer

Fail 28 Dec 2017 6,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear prop shaft uj worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Speedometer inoperative Unable to gauge speed for decelerometer

Fail 16 Nov 2017 6,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

speedo not working so unable to gauge speed for decelerometer

Pass 24 Nov 2016 6,790 miles

Oil leaking from engine,gearbox fron diff and rear diff coolant leak from radiator

Fail 15 Nov 2016 6,790 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leaking from engine,gearbox fron diff and rear diff coolant leak from radiator

Pass 18 Nov 2015 6,790 miles

Nearside Front slightly perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2015 6,790 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.2.C.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2014 4,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slightly play in streeing drop arm

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 4,281 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 4,038 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 3,465 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 3,444 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 3,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 2,873 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 1,923 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 1,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 1,421 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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YGC 235W is a 1981 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YGC 235W, 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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YGC 235W is a 1981 Land Rover 109, first registered on 30 April 1981.

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