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MRD 648J

1980 Land Rover Lightweight

Blue Petrol 2268cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,934 mi
Last recorded86,934 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Lightweight29,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 648J
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,268cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

chassis rusting and repaired

Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,923 miles

long travel h/brake

n/out rigger corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,932 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 86,932 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,932 miles

under car corroded

under car muddy

Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,708 miles

both front hub seals damp

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,869 miles

indicator tale tales not working

play in both front and near/side/rear wheel bearings

rear exhaust clamp loose

slight play in steering rack output shaft

Pass 30 Aug 2008 84,421 miles

both front brake drums/backplates damp

Pass 15 Aug 2007 83,803 miles

chasis has had a lot of welding

Pass 6 Sep 2006 82,424 miles

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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MRD 648J is a 1980 Land Rover Lightweight in Blue with a 2,268cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 29,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MRD 648J, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRD 648J registered?

MRD 648J is a 1980 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is MRD 648J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRD 648J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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