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Q138GFR

1983 Land Rover Lightweight

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,063 mi
Last recorded58,063 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2007
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Lightweight42,867 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ138GFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2007 58,063 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 58,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,124 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 57,121 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Q138GFR is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q138GFR, 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.

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How do I check the history of Q138GFR?

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What year was Q138GFR registered?

Q138GFR is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 21 November 1983.

Is Q138GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q138GFR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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