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BTL 190L

1973 Land Rover Lightweight

Black Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,180 mi
Last recorded12,180 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTL 190L
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 12,180 miles

Undercarriage heavily blacked inc fuel lines and brake pipes

Fail 17 Jul 2017 12,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor where body and chassis is connected (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor where body and chassis is connected (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor where body and chassis is connected (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis support bar where body and chassis connected (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 11,755 miles

Undercarriage heavily blacked inc fuel lines and brake pipes

Vehicle body mountings in poor condition

Fail 29 Feb 2016 11,738 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock abs (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened front crossmember (2.4.E.1b)

all body mountings very poor

all brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jul 2014 11,079 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pipes covered in underseal unable to inspect properly

interminent fault on brake lights

n/s/f brake readings low

underbody corrosion

wiring loom poor

Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,138 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

under bonnet wiring poor

Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,041 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 9,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 8,947 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 8,896 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 8,746 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 8,742 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,369 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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BTL 190L is a 1973 Land Rover Lightweight in Black with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BTL 190L, 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 53 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 BTL 190L registered?

BTL 190L is a 1973 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 11 June 1973.

Is BTL 190L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTL 190L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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