MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Light Weight?
Based on 2,171 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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