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EFH 261M

1987 Land Rover Light Weight

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,399 mi
Last recorded63,399 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Light Weight77,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFH 261M
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,399 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 63,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 63,190 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 63,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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EFH 261M is a 1987 Land Rover Light Weight in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 77,598 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 EFH 261M, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFH 261M registered?

EFH 261M is a 1987 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is EFH 261M safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFH 261M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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