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KYA 847T

1988 Land Rover Lightweight

Beige Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,666 mi
Last recorded94,666 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Lightweight36,254 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYA 847T
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,666 miles

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

Front Nearside and Offside Swivel joints slight leak

Front Nearside and Offside tyres cracking in tread pattern

Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Nearside and Offside Swivel joints slight leak

Front Nearside and Offside tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 8 Sep 2010 94,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 94,172 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 93,346 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 93,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 93,173 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 93,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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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KYA 847T is a 1988 Land Rover Lightweight in Beige with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KYA 847T, 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.

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What year was KYA 847T registered?

KYA 847T is a 1988 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is KYA 847T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYA 847T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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