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A231 RHU

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

38,497 mi
Last recorded38,497 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA231 RHU
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,497 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 38,493 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 38,435 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

not all brake pipes visable

vehicle wax oiled

Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,090 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 38,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,733 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 37,725 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,401 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 37,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,746 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 36,746 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,022 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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A231 RHU is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 54,344 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 A231 RHU, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A231 RHU registered?

A231 RHU is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 2 August 1983.

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