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A651 MOD

1983 Land Rover 109

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,223 mi
Last recorded82,223 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA651 MOD
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 82,223 miles

Nearside Rear floor panel corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres 7.50r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 82,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor panel corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres 7.50r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 81,261 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 81,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,261 miles

Offside Rear fog light not working

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 81,260 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake binding

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake 17% may req attention

Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,245 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exhaust & underside corroded

due to lack of use brakes slight pull &low readings

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,242 miles

all exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,227 miles

rear axle corroded

steering box damp

Fail 23 Aug 2012 81,227 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear axle corroded

steering box damp

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both mirrors glass slightly worn

nearside front brake slighlty binding

rear fog light not working

rusty hole in rear axle casing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 80,614 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

co low

hc high on idle

temp repair to offside mirror

Fail 11 Aug 2010 80,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

co low

Pass 10 Nov 2008 80,549 miles

hazard switch missing

oil leaks every where

Fail 29 Oct 2008 80,543 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leaks every where

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

co only 0.28 very low

hazard switch missing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 79,919 miles

speedo not working

Pass 27 Oct 2006 78,715 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 78,714 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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A651 MOD is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A651 MOD, 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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A651 MOD is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 15 December 1983.

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