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IIG 7273

1979 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

23,139 mi
Last recorded23,139 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Lightweight22,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 7273
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 23,139 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 22,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,284 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 21,903 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 21,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 21,347 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 21,337 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front PROPSHAFT GAITER DETERIORATING

Front propshaft uj slightly worn

Rear PROPSHAFT GAITER DETERIORATING

Rear hubseals starting to leak

Pass 5 May 2015 20,924 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 20,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 20,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clip missing from rear load door

nearside front main beam slightly dim

no front centre seat belt

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 20,715 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clip missing from rear load door

nearside front main beam slightly dim

no front centre seat belt

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,540 miles

Both axle swivel dust covers split

Corrosion to offside inner wing

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Front propshaft gaiter split

Nearside tailgate retaining pin missing

Offside axle strap missing

Offside axle svivel joint leaking

Rear fog lamp not working

Fail 22 Apr 2013 20,513 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both axle swivel dust covers split

Corrosion to offside inner wing

Front propshaft gaiter split

Nearside tailgate retaining pin missing

Offside axle strap missing

Offside axle svivel joint leaking

Rear fog lamp not working

Pass 13 May 2011 20,434 miles

nearside headlamp slightly dim

slight wetness on both rear backplates

Fail 11 May 2011 20,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 20,407 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,262 miles

headlamp output low

Fail 13 Sep 2010 20,248 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,937 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 19,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,788 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

offside front seat belt twisted

vehicle heavily undersealed

air noise around servo cannot specifically prove there is an air leak. suggest correctly leak testing servo and hose.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 19,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front seat belt twisted

vehicle heavily undersealed

air noise around servo cannot specifically prove there is an air leak. suggest correctly leak testing servo and hose.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,126 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 19,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

dampness at n/s/r & o/s/r hubs

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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IIG 7273 is a 1979 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 22,590 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 IIG 7273, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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IIG 7273 is a 1979 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 20 September 1979.

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