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Q708CPF

1988 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,255 mi
Last recorded65,255 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Light Weight57,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ708CPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 65,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Indicator switch slightly loose

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer weak

Pass 16 Feb 2013 64,626 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 64,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,776 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 63,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,465 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 60,827 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 60,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 54,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,932 miles

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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Q708CPF is a 1988 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 57,723 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 Q708CPF, 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 38 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 Q708CPF registered?

Q708CPF is a 1988 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 13 June 1988.

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