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BWA 523G

1980 Land Rover Light Weight

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,334 mi
Last recorded91,334 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Light Weight67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWA 523G
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,334 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 90,562 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 94,286 miles

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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BWA 523G is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 67,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWA 523G, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWA 523G registered?

BWA 523G is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 16 July 1980.

Is BWA 523G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWA 523G shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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