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FWW 471L

1982 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

15,388 mi
Last recorded15,388 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Lightweight54,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 471L
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 15,388 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 15,380 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 14,344 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 14,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Offside Inner Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 11,200 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2011 11,199 miles

Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 7,466 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 7,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 6,737 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 6,737 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,229 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Lightweight?

Based on 3,105 MOT tests across 289 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
455
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
289
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 151
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 147
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 131
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 64
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FWW 471L is a 1982 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 54,757 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 Lightweight fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWW 471L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Lightweight typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 44 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FWW 471L registered?

FWW 471L is a 1982 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 20 September 1982.

Is FWW 471L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 471L shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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