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APW 33S

1978 Land Rover 109

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Land Rover 10949,238 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPW 33S
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011

both front doors although secure still flimsy

both front wing mirrors broken but still able to see

centre seat not fitted

nearside and offside front floor has plates on the insides

nearside rear tyre low

rear tailpipe rests against chassis but is still sucure

washers tempremental but do work

Fail 12 Oct 2011 9,570 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 9,306 miles

drivers floor weak

offside front tyre deteriated

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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APW 33S is a 1978 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 49,238 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 APW 33S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 109 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was APW 33S registered?

APW 33S is a 1978 Land Rover 109, first registered on 16 May 1978.

Is APW 33S safe to buy?

The MOT history for APW 33S 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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