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BUA 887X

1982 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,943 mi
Last recorded54,943 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Lightweight54,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUA 887X
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 54,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 54,932 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 54,918 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 54,811 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,791 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to all tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake lever at end of reserve travel

Fail 20 Nov 2020 54,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to all tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake lever at end of reserve travel

Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,723 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 54,684 miles

both n/s outer tyre walls perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,609 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall perishing

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,523 miles

centre exhaust brkt corroded

n/s/rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,478 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,407 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 54,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 53,996 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,555 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,929 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 52,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 52,230 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,919 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 49,743 miles

Oil leak

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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BUA 887X is a 1982 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 54,757 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 BUA 887X, 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 44 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 BUA 887X?

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What year was BUA 887X registered?

BUA 887X is a 1982 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is BUA 887X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUA 887X shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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