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NYA 156Y

1982 Land Rover Light Weight

Yellow Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,041 mi
Last recorded76,041 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Light Weight54,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYA 156Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 76,041 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 76,041 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,114 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,733 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,468 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,471 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 74,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front & rear propshaft u/j worn

front propshaft loose

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,470 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 74,468 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 74,468 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2009 74,468 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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NYA 156Y is a 1982 Land Rover Light Weight in Yellow with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,121 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 NYA 156Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NYA 156Y registered?

NYA 156Y is a 1982 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is NYA 156Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYA 156Y shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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