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YRW 721X

1982 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,477 mi
Last recorded59,477 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRW 721X
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 59,477 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,610 miles

Offside Rear Fog light slightly discoloured

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 57,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fog light slightly discoloured

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,990 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,158 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,676 miles

chassie and under carrage componets have all been renewed

Fail 1 May 2013

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 43,671 miles

bind on nearside front brake

blow from exhaust downpipe to manifold

both front axle seals weeping

both front leaf springs deteriorated near limit

centre seatbelt not visible to test

chassis corroded

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe to flex

corrosion on nearside out rigger

offside rear shackle bush deteriorated

roughness in steering

weeping from steering box

Fail 12 Dec 2011 43,671 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on nearside out rigger

bind on nearside front brake

blow from exhaust downpipe to manifold

both front axle seals weeping

both front leaf springs deteriorated near limit

centre seatbelt not visible to test

chassis corroded

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe to flex

offside rear shackle bush deteriorated

roughness in steering

weeping from steering box

Fail 24 Nov 2011 43,670 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bind on nearside front brake

blow from exhaust downpipe to manifold

both front axle seals weeping

both front leaf springs deteriorated near limit

centre seat belt not visible to test

chassis corroded

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe to flex

corrosion on nearside out rigger

offside rear shackle bush deteriorated

roughness in steering

weep from steering box

Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,672 miles

both front flexi hoses deteriated

both front steering swivel seals leaking near limit

both rear chassis legs corroded

both swivel joints nearing corrosion limit

corrosion on front metal brake pipe (across cross member)

smoking near limit

wear in all front shackle bushes

wear in nearside front anchor bush

Fail 25 Mar 2010 43,670 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexi hoses deteriated

both front steering swivel seals leaking near limit

both rear chassis legs corroded

both swivel joints nearing corrosion limit

corrosion on front metal brake pipe (across cross member)

smoking near limit

wear in all front shackle bushes

wear in nearside front anchor bush

Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,605 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both axle seals leaking

both rear and offside front tyres cracked close to limit

nearside steering joint corroded

staining on offside front back plate

wear in front leaf spring bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,605 miles

both axle seals leaking

both rear and offside front tyres cracked close to limit

nearside steering joint corroded

staining on offside front back plate

wear in front leaf spring bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,023 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

corrosion offside front outer chassis

corrosion on rear crossmember

o/s front tyre cracking

Fail 8 Jan 2008 42,978 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on offside front outer chassis

corrosion on rear cross member

offside front tyre cracked slightly

slight blow and movement at exhaust downpipe

wear in both front leafsping bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2006 42,029 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear chassis legs have slight corrosion

both rear tyres have slight cracking

offside front tyre has slight cracking

Fail 22 Nov 2006 42,026 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YRW 721X is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YRW 721X, 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.

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YRW 721X is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 15 July 1982.

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