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A596 GAL

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2006
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,655 mi
Last recorded62,655 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2007
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA596 GAL
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2007 62,655 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

rear crossmember corroded

rear propshaft insecure at front flange joint

steel brake pipe to o/s/f showing corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2005 69,994 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2004 67,953 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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A596 GAL is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A596 GAL, 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 A596 GAL registered?

A596 GAL is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A596 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A596 GAL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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