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AJW 656M

1988 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,039 mi
Last recorded83,039 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Lightweight36,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 656M
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,039 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,877 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,705 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 82,693 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,281 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,864 miles

exhaust knocking

Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,226 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 80,782 miles

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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AJW 656M is a 1988 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 36,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJW 656M, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJW 656M registered?

AJW 656M is a 1988 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is AJW 656M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJW 656M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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