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DBE 117K

1978 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,950 mi
Last recorded57,950 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBE 117K
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,950 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 57,950 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,631 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 57,631 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,346 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

brakes slitly binding on all 4 wheels but not too bad

head light switch is little intermitent

no windscreen fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2009 57,334 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front prop shaft u/j badley worn

Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,919 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

hole in chassis close to the nearside front outrigger

Fail 11 Nov 2008 56,918 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hole in chassis close to the nearside front outrigger

Pass 4 Dec 2006 55,647 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 55,647 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 54,261 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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DBE 117K is a 1978 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DBE 117K, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DBE 117K is a 1978 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 8 November 1978.

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