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BPO 642W

1981 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,510 mi
Last recorded30,510 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Lightweight30,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPO 642W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 30,510 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 30,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 30,508 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 30,508 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 30,509 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 30,509 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,501 miles

Perrishing to all tyre sidewalls

Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,498 miles

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

all five tyres perished

engine smokes on tick over

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,498 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,497 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,497 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,496 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside service brake effort could be better

Pass 5 Jul 2005 29,056 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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BPO 642W is a 1981 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BPO 642W, 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 BPO 642W?

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What year was BPO 642W registered?

BPO 642W is a 1981 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BPO 642W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPO 642W shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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