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GFB 324W

1997 Land Rover Lightweight

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,073 mi
Last recorded77,073 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 324W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 77,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 77,072 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated hand brake on prop (1.1.13 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 77,055 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 77,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 74,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 74,696 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,696 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,270 miles

indicators flash fast but ok.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 68,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 63,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 62,791 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,651 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,439 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 56,732 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 53,723 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 53,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GFB 324W is a 1997 Land Rover Lightweight in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFB 324W, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GFB 324W registered?

GFB 324W is a 1997 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 17 August 1997.

Is GFB 324W safe to buy?

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