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BOT 566V

1987 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,785 mi
Last recorded96,785 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Light Weight77,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 566V
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 96,785 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,910 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 86,092 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 86,069 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2010 84,357 miles

slight smoke from exhaust

Fail 1 May 2010 84,264 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 15 May 2009 81,939 miles

Large chip in front A zone

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 May 2009 81,929 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Large chip in front A zone

Offside rear tyre 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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BOT 566V is a 1987 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 77,598 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 BOT 566V, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BOT 566V?

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What year was BOT 566V registered?

BOT 566V is a 1987 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is BOT 566V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOT 566V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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