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ALG 373J

1979 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,754 mi
Last recorded68,754 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Lightweight22,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALG 373J
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,754 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Hub wet with oil

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,966 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,023 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 62,170 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,249 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 55,435 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 55,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 55,352 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 55,351 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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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ALG 373J is a 1979 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 22,590 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 ALG 373J, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALG 373J registered?

ALG 373J is a 1979 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 15 December 1979.

Is ALG 373J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALG 373J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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