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EFV 517W

1980 Land Rover Light Weight

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,864 mi
Last recorded76,864 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2005
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Light Weight67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFV 517W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2005 76,864 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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EFV 517W is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EFV 517W, 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 EFV 517W registered?

EFV 517W is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 19 August 1980.

Is EFV 517W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFV 517W shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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