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GFW 802K

1988 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,406 mi
Last recorded37,406 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Lightweight36,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 802K
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 37,406 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,919 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 36,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 36,254 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 35,315 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 34,992 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,538 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,368 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 31,355 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 28,486 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 28,486 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering pulls to left tracking needs to be checked

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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GFW 802K is a 1988 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 36,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFW 802K, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GFW 802K?

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What year was GFW 802K registered?

GFW 802K is a 1988 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is GFW 802K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFW 802K 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 GFW 802K have outstanding finance?

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