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FTM 650L

1972 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,000 mi
Last recorded2,000 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Light Weight31,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 650L
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 2,000 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 2,000 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 2,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 2,000 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2011 2,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 2,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 2,000 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 2,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 1,263 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 633 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 200 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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FTM 650L 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 72.7%.

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 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 FTM 650L, 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 FTM 650L registered?

FTM 650L is a 1972 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 11 September 1972.

Is FTM 650L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTM 650L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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