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BFW 358W

1981 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,181 mi
Last recorded11,181 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Lightweight30,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 358W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 11,181 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 11,181 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 9,227 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 4,960 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 4,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 1,130 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 1,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,318 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 78,318 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2012 77,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,166 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 60,121 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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BFW 358W is a 1981 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 30,509 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 BFW 358W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFW 358W?

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What year was BFW 358W registered?

BFW 358W is a 1981 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BFW 358W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFW 358W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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