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CAP 73Y

1983 Land Rover 109

White Petrol 3258cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,768 mi
Last recorded85,768 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 10954,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 73Y
MakeLand Rover
Model109
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,258cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 85,768 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 85,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive ticks over poorly (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 85,315 miles

CORROSION TO ALL OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,198 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres perished

corrosion to all of underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2020 85,191 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

All 4 tyres perished

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion around whole of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,122 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

all tyre cracking

handbrake travel high

slight exhaust blow

underbody corrsion

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,726 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both rears (2.4.B.1c)

underbody corrsion

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside wiper starting to split

rear fog lamp worked with a tap

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,150 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 84,150 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 84,087 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 84,063 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 83,946 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 83,946 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 83,503 miles

brake fluid level just above minimum

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear flexible brake hose metal ends starting to corrode

Fail 27 Mar 2008 83,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

brake fluid level just above minimum

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear flexible brake hose metal ends starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2007 81,464 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 81,464 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 11 Oct 2005 77,961 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 77,961 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CAP 73Y is a 1983 Land Rover 109 in White with a 3,258cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CAP 73Y, 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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CAP 73Y is a 1983 Land Rover 109, first registered on 12 April 1983.

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