MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,565 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Central Electrical wiring for steering components extremely deteriorated bare wires within chassis (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to flexi hose on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
areas of minor surface corrosion to underside chassis and components
Headlamp not working on dipped beam all (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam all (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
areas of minor surface corrosion to underside chassis and components
engine drive-belt cracking
offside headlamp glass cracked and bowl starting to corrode ( reflector)
rear axle support fabric straps broken
slight surface corrosion to several brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls heavy cracking/splits (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine drive-belt cracking
offside headlamp glass cracked and bowl starting to corrode ( reflector)
rear axle support fabric straps broken
slight surface corrosion to several brake pipes
Aux drive belt loose?
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
battery insecure
slight play in front prop front UJ
Aux drive belt loose?
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
battery insecure
slight play in front prop front UJ
brakes noisey in operation
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brakes noisey in operation
offside seat belt slight fluffing/fraying
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Lightweight?
Based on 3,105 MOT tests across 289 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BPO 596W is a 1981 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BPO 596W, 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.
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What year was BPO 596W registered?
BPO 596W is a 1981 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is BPO 596W safe to buy?
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