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PYD 297P

1987 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,522 mi
Last recorded19,522 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Lightweight38,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYD 297P
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 19,522 miles

Front hub oil seals leaking

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of age

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion +heavily undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 19,509 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing/bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front hub oil seals leaking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion +heavily undersealed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 18,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion bulk head (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 15 Oct 2015 17,721 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 17,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 17,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 22 Jun 2013 16,987 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 16,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 15,807 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,725 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 14,003 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 14,003 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 12,553 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 12,553 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 9,964 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 9,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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PYD 297P is a 1987 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 38,328 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 PYD 297P, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PYD 297P registered?

PYD 297P is a 1987 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 13 July 1987.

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