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A409 UTX

1983 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,325 mi
Last recorded83,325 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA409 UTX
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2012 83,325 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on various parts of chassis and crossmembers

oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on o/s front swivel joint

Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,325 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on various parts of chassis and crossmembers

oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on o/s front swivel joint

Pass 12 Nov 2009 82,194 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 82,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,381 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 77,018 miles

nearside rear chassis corroding near rear spring front shackle

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
Full Land Rover 109 reliability report

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A409 UTX is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A409 UTX, 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 A409 UTX registered?

A409 UTX is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A409 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A409 UTX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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