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OBU 79P

1979 Land Rover Light Weight

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,300 mi
Last recorded37,300 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Light Weight36,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 79P
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 37,300 miles

Both front spheres have slight fluid leaks

Slight corrosion on nearside outrigger

Fail 29 May 2009 37,300 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 57,070 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 57,053 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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