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LBP 961P

1988 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,033 mi
Last recorded38,033 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Light Weight57,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBP 961P
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 38,033 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front prop shaft slide joint worn

Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,875 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 37,621 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 37,621 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bulk head (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 37,032 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

main beam light inop

Fail 15 Nov 2013 37,028 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

main beam light inop

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

off side front suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,961 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front hub seals damp

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 36,959 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front hub seals damp

bulk head rusty

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

near side front bump stop insecure

steering arm has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,728 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,657 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN OFFSIDE SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER BUSH.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,958 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light Weight?

Based on 2,171 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 94
Stop lamp not working 79
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
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LBP 961P is a 1988 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 57,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Light Weight fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBP 961P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Light Weight typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LBP 961P registered?

LBP 961P is a 1988 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 8 August 1988.

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The MOT history for LBP 961P shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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