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MEU 206P

1998 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,616 mi
Last recorded18,616 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Light Weight18,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEU 206P
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 18,616 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 18,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,096 miles

all lower bushes on all 4 shocks have slight wear

Fail 13 Jul 2016 18,096 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

all lower bushes on all 4 shocks have slight wear

Pass 4 Jul 2015 18,091 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 18,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 18,091 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 18,091 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 18,091 miles

Bonnet locking device defective(only works on secondary lock)

Fail 29 May 2010 18,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Bonnet locking device defective(only works on secondary lock)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,836 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,469 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 16,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 15,608 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 15,608 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 15,541 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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MEU 206P is a 1998 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 18,091 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 Light Weight fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MEU 206P, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MEU 206P is a 1998 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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