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FWX 316L

1973 Land Rover Lightweight

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,149 mi
Last recorded73,149 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWX 316L
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,105 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 73,095 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 73,065 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 72,908 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 72,903 miles

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

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 72,834 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,745 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 72,665 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,528 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 72,379 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 72,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 71,831 miles

accelarater sticks on

footbrake hard

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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FWX 316L is a 1973 Land Rover Lightweight in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FWX 316L, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWX 316L?

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What year was FWX 316L registered?

FWX 316L is a 1973 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is FWX 316L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWX 316L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FWX 316L have outstanding finance?

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