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A565 PNA

1983 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,103 mi
Last recorded37,103 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Lightweight42,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA565 PNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,103 miles

Exhaust system is very corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Under side of vehicle has heavy underseal

Fail 3 Sep 2021 37,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system is very corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Under side of vehicle has heavy underseal

Pass 12 May 2020 36,877 miles

rear prop shaft sliding joint gaiter has a tear

Pass 8 Mar 2019 35,729 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 34,381 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,990 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,898 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,855 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 52,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

battery insicure

Pass 14 May 2012 52,550 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 52,550 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2011 52,414 miles

battery inscure

Fail 18 Apr 2011 52,414 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

battery inscure

oil leakimg from engine gearbox and diffs

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,778 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 49,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 45,547 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 45,133 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 45,132 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Lightweight?

Based on 3,105 MOT tests across 289 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
455
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
289
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 151
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 147
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 64
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A565 PNA is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 42,867 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 Lightweight fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A565 PNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Lightweight typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A565 PNA registered?

A565 PNA is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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