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DMT 491V

1980 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2265cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,790 mi
Last recorded42,790 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Light Weight67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMT 491V
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,265cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 42,790 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 42,754 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 42,754 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,431 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,173 miles

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

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

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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DMT 491V is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,265cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DMT 491V, 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 DMT 491V registered?

DMT 491V is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 15 January 1980.

Is DMT 491V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMT 491V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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