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MDP 491K

1983 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,153 mi
Last recorded18,153 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Lightweight42,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 491K
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 18,153 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 18,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 17,958 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 17,958 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 17,675 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 17,675 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 17,213 miles

Drivers seat non adjustable

Light switch slightly unreliable

Widespread chassis corrosion under sealer

Fail 17 Dec 2013 17,213 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Drivers seat non adjustable

Light switch slightly unreliable

Widespread chassis corrosion under sealer

Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,524 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2012 16,524 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2011 16,447 miles

Both sides rear tyres have multiple small surface cracks

Severe corrosion at offside front chassis outrigger

Fail 11 Nov 2011 16,447 miles

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both sides rear tyres have multiple small surface cracks

Severe corrosion at offside front chassis outrigger

Pass 23 Dec 2010 16,330 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres heavily age cracked

rear bump stop mounts corrodid

Fail 23 Dec 2010 16,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

all four tyres heavily age cracked

rear bump stop mounts corrodid

Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,184 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 16,184 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ALL BUMP STOPS IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH FRONT & N/S/R HUB OIL SEALS LEAKING

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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MDP 491K is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 42,867 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 MDP 491K, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MDP 491K registered?

MDP 491K is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 2 August 1983.

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