MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front spheres have slight fluid leaks
Slight corrosion on nearside outrigger
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Both front spheres have slight fluid leaks
Slight corrosion on nearside outrigger
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Light Weight?
Based on 2,171 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OBU 79P is a 1979 Land Rover Light Weight in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1979 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 36,099 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 OBU 79P, 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 47 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 OBU 79P registered?
OBU 79P is a 1979 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 1 December 1979.
Is OBU 79P safe to buy?
The MOT history for OBU 79P shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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