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ADD 279Y

1982 Land Rover 109

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,514 mi
Last recorded39,514 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 10955,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADD 279Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension weld repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Nov 2012 39,514 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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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ADD 279Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc 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 ADD 279Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADD 279Y registered?

ADD 279Y is a 1982 Land Rover 109, first registered on 2 September 1982.

Is ADD 279Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADD 279Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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