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B97 HFL

1984 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,874 mi
Last recorded39,874 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Light Weight46,461 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB97 HFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2023 39,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

extensive chassis corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2022 39,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle chassis and body corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 39,874 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle chassis and body corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 39,874 miles

All brake pipes greased

All tyres perishing

General corrosion on underside

Headlights deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,830 miles

all leaf springs corroded

all tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2020 39,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all leaf springs corroded

all tyres sidewalls cracking

fuel tank o/s mounting bracket holed

Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,740 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside fuel tank mountings corroded

all tyres cracking

extensive chassis corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2019 39,740 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside fuel tank mountings corroded

all tyres cracking

extensive chassis corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,656 miles

Offside headlight reflector deteriorated

all tyres cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2018 39,656 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside headlight reflector deteriorated

all tyres cracking

parking brake low on efficiency

Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracked

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2017 39,523 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres cracked

both rear brakes slight bind

exhaust deteriorated

front exhaust loose

nearside and offside centre outriggers excessively corroded

parking brake lever return spring corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

all tyres cracking

exhaust deteriorated

nearside and offside centre out riggers corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 39,339 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all tyres cracking

exhaust deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

nearside and offside centre out riggers corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all tyres cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2014 39,181 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all tyres cracking

Pass 1 May 2013 38,916 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking

front outriggers corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 38,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

all tyres cracking

front outriggers corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all tyres cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2011 37,993 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres cracking

nearside front outrigger holed

offside rear outrigger holed

Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,120 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 37,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,598 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,598 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,800 miles

slight cracking in tyres

Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,800 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

slight cracking in tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2007 34,690 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 34,690 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S front o/s rear tyre sidewalls cracking

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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B97 HFL is a 1984 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B97 HFL, 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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B97 HFL is a 1984 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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