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BWA 525G

1984 Land Rover Light Weight

Red Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,882 mi
Last recorded33,882 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Light Weight46,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWA 525G
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,882 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 27,752 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,061 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 21,053 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,510 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,045 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,634 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,065 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 52,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,735 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 525G is a 1984 Land Rover Light Weight in Red with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 46,461 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 525G, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BWA 525G registered?

BWA 525G is a 1984 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 3 April 1984.

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