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ETR 785W

1980 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,551 mi
Last recorded62,551 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Light Weight67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETR 785W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,223 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,855 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 1,329 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 1,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 1,266 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 1,266 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 1,266 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

n/f mirror cracked but not distorting view to rear. † †underneath slightly coverd in mud. † †n/f tyre badly split no cords exposed. † †o/s outrigger holed. † †

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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ETR 785W is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ETR 785W, 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 ETR 785W registered?

ETR 785W is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is ETR 785W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETR 785W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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