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A373 SCW

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

16,637 mi
Last recorded16,637 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA373 SCW
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 16,637 miles

All tyres perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight binding to all brakes

Fail 5 Jan 2017 16,637 miles

All tyres perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Slight binding to all brakes

Fail 19 Dec 2016 16,624 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside headlamp broken (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front-to-rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Across front crossmember to NSF (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured NSF chassis (2.4.A.3)

Wheel nut(s) missing NSF,OSF,NSRx2 (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

All tyres perished

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

Servo weak

Slight binding to all brakes

Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 tyres heavly perished

servo weak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 16,518 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 tyres heavly perished

all brakes binding

servo weak

Pass 13 May 2013 11,783 miles

both front tyres perished but no ply exposed

both rear tyres perished but no ply exposed

offside rear wheel bearing slight free play

Fail 10 May 2013 11,768 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

both front tyres perished but no ply exposed

both rear tyres perished but no ply exposed

offside rear wheel bearing slight free play

Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,710 miles

Entire vehicle heavily undersealed restricting corrosion checks

Fail 20 Feb 2012 11,710 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Entire vehicle heavily undersealed restricting corrosion checks

Fail 5 Sep 2011 11,701 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 11,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle is heavily undersealed restricting corrosion checks

Pass 24 May 2010 10,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 10,760 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 10,753 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside 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)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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A373 SCW is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A373 SCW, 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 A373 SCW registered?

A373 SCW is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A373 SCW safe to buy?

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