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FFA 542T

1973 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

160 mi
Last recorded160 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFA 542T
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight 4X4 Utility
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2007 160 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 146 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 99,632 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 nearside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
451
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Stop lamp not working 20
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16
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FFA 542T is a 1973 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FFA 542T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FFA 542T registered?

FFA 542T is a 1973 Land Rover Light 4X4 Utility, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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