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PCP 24T

1979 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

13,986 mi
Last recorded13,986 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Lightweight22,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCP 24T
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 13,986 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 30 Aug 2019 13,986 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2015 13,955 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tire's not covered by wheel arches

Fail 23 Dec 2015 13,955 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tire's not covered by wheel arches

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 13,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all/wheelsretrude/outside/the/body

Pass 24 Jul 2014 13,821 miles

all/wheelsretrude/outside/the/body

Fail 28 Oct 2005 13,799 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedel hard but servo working

petrol smell but no leaks found

play in steering sharft/box

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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PCP 24T is a 1979 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 22,590 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 PCP 24T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PCP 24T?

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What year was PCP 24T registered?

PCP 24T is a 1979 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 9 January 1979.

Is PCP 24T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCP 24T shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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