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ECW 450Y

1983 Land Rover Light Weight

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Land Rover Light Weight48,261 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECW 450Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2021

both front hub seals leaking

slight play in drop arm ball joint

slight play in osr top shackle bush

Pass 19 May 2020 1,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 1,219 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 708 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,601 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 38,601 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 38,426 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 38,389 miles

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

BOTH FRONT OUT RIGGERS CORRODED

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/R WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

PITMAN ARM SLIGHT MOVEMENT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S/F BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,255 miles

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

corrosion starting in osf chassis leg

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,943 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis corroded

steering box mounting flexing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 33,904 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis corroded

steering box mounting flexing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,704 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,809 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,083 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

o/s rear seat belt insecure (no seat fitted)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 24,083 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

o/s rear seat belt insecure (no seat fitted)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,426 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 23,426 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/f s/a damp

surface rust on chassis

Pass 12 Aug 2005 22,903 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005

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

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

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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ECW 450Y is a 1983 Land Rover Light Weight in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 48,261 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 Light Weight fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECW 450Y, 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 43 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 ECW 450Y registered?

ECW 450Y is a 1983 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 6 May 1983.

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