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A967 REO

1984 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

80,136 mi
Last recorded80,136 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Light Weight46,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA967 REO
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,136 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 80,010 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 80,005 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 79,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 79,712 miles

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

general corrosion underbody

Fail 18 Oct 2021 79,706 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,576 miles

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

advise corrosion under vehicle no holes time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,415 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,980 miles

Nearside Front slight play in swivel joint

Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,803 miles

clutch master cylinder is leaking fluid onto the pedal

Fail 15 Aug 2017 78,796 miles

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

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

clutch master cylinder is leaking fluid onto the pedal

Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,448 miles

all four shockers have bin sprayed with oil

both front tyres are starting to crack

nearside front inner wing is corroded

offside front inner wing is corroded

offside rear tyre is starting to crack

Fail 5 Jul 2016 78,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

all four shockers have bin sprayed with oil

both front tyres are starting to crack

nearside front inner wing is corroded

offside front inner wing is corroded

offside rear tyre is starting to crack

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,623 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 77,619 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,500 miles

both front tyres are cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2014 76,487 miles

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

both front tyres are cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,645 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 75,638 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 73,929 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 73,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 72,853 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 72,853 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 71,376 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 71,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,822 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 69,822 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,431 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 68,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 14 May 2007 67,716 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 67,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 May 2006 67,147 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 67,147 miles

Nearside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light Weight?

Based on 2,171 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 94
Stop lamp not working 79
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
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A967 REO is a 1984 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 46,461 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 Light Weight fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A967 REO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Light Weight typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A967 REO registered?

A967 REO is a 1984 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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