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OTL 85Y

1983 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

686 mi
Last recorded686 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Lightweight42,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTL 85Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 686 miles

Rear nearside brake binding slightly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear nearside brake binding slightly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 502 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 9,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,649 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,599 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 99,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 98,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 97,706 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 97,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2011 95,886 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 23 May 2011 95,886 miles

both rear brakes slight bind

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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OTL 85Y is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 42,867 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 Lightweight fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OTL 85Y, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OTL 85Y registered?

OTL 85Y is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is OTL 85Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTL 85Y shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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