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EAW 798L

1983 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,859 mi
Last recorded4,859 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Lightweight42,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 798L
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 4,859 miles

brakes pulling to the right slightly

registration plate moved to correct position for mot purposes

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,341 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 38,317 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 38,253 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Advise main beam tell tail inop

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 4,749 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 4,749 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,326 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 3,960 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 3,941 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 3,889 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 3,506 miles

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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EAW 798L is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 42,867 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EAW 798L, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EAW 798L?

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What year was EAW 798L registered?

EAW 798L is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 9 December 1983.

Is EAW 798L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAW 798L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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