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ABW 264K

1985 Land Rover Lightweight

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

31,648 mi
Last recorded31,648 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Lightweight31,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 264K
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 31,648 miles

Front Upper Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 31,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end loose from box drop arm (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Upper Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 89,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 88,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 88,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 88,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,208 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 87,208 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,311 miles

Offside front tyre cut

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 86,311 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front tyre cut

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 84,655 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre sidewall cut

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 84,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre sidewall cut

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,482 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 82,482 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,294 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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ABW 264K is a 1985 Land Rover Lightweight in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 31,648 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 ABW 264K, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ABW 264K is a 1985 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 11 February 1985.

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