MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,282 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front pipe on master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear crossmember corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?
Based on 34,711 MOT tests across 4,632 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A257 DUX is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A257 DUX, 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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What year was A257 DUX registered?
A257 DUX is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is A257 DUX safe to buy?
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