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Q538GFV

1987 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,261 mi
Last recorded89,261 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Light Weight77,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ538GFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 89,261 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 89,080 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 88,794 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 88,364 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 87,980 miles

alternater belt loose

gearoil leak n/s/r and o/s/f

slight play in steering

Fail 11 Nov 2010 87,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

alternater belt loose

gearoil leak n/s/r and o/s/f

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Jun 2007 87,391 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 87,391 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light Weight?

Based on 2,171 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 94
Stop lamp not working 79
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
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Q538GFV is a 1987 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 77,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Light Weight fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q538GFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Light Weight typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q538GFV registered?

Q538GFV is a 1987 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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