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PNT 673G

1979 Land Rover Lightweight

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,810 mi
Last recorded64,810 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Lightweight22,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNT 673G
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,810 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 64,616 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,181 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front shocks have slight misting of oil

offside rear tyre has cracking to tread area

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,895 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no windscreen fitted at time of test

Pass 26 May 2011 56,711 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

no windscreen fitted at test

offside door pillar slight corrosion

Fail 26 May 2011 56,711 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

no windscreen fitted at test

offside door pillar slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,545 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,494 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 41,829 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 41,791 miles

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

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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PNT 673G is a 1979 Land Rover Lightweight in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PNT 673G, 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 PNT 673G?

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What year was PNT 673G registered?

PNT 673G is a 1979 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 7 December 1979.

Is PNT 673G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNT 673G shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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