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FGV 297L

1972 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,145 mi
Last recorded62,145 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Light Weight31,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGV 297L
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,045 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,981 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,465 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,505 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,889 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 57,879 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front brake slight binding

no fog lamp fitted (pre 1980)

rear o/s hub slightly damp behind back plate

side light/main beam switch operation works back to front (but all lights operational)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 57,879 miles

Oil leak

n/s front brake slight binding

no fog lamp fitted (pre 1980)

rear o/s hub slightly damp behind back plate

side light/main beam switch operation works back to front (but all lights operational)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 57,871 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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FGV 297L is a 1972 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 31,737 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 FGV 297L, 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 54 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 FGV 297L registered?

FGV 297L is a 1972 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is FGV 297L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGV 297L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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