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RJZ 4875

1987 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,727 mi
Last recorded46,727 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Lightweight38,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJZ 4875
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 46,727 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear parts of the chassis corroded slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2016 43,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis corroded

oil leaks

strong advise off side front hub leaking

Fail 15 Feb 2016 43,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

chassis corroded

oil leaks

strong advise off side front hub leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,319 miles

All leaf spring bushs deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust poor condition

offside front hub leaking

Fail 7 Feb 2015 40,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

All leaf spring bushs deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust poor condition

offside front hub leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,045 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chassis and body starting to become corroded

o/s/f tractor joint cover split

various bushes deteriorated

various oil leaks

Fail 3 Jan 2014 35,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis and body starting to become corroded

o/s/f tractor joint cover split

various bushes deteriorated

various oil leaks

Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,848 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 34,848 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both nearside tyres have no E marking but not stamped Not for road use

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside front btyre has no E marking but not stamped not for road use

Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,979 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,240 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,522 miles

front propshaft inner connecting joint - play

nearside and offside front brake pipes from hoses corroded

nearside and offside front sidelights slight dimming with hazards

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing holed and corroded

offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

offside rear brake pipe from hose corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2010 26,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front propshaft inner connecting joint - play

nearside and offside front brake pipes from hoses corroded

nearside and offside front sidelights slight dimming with hazards

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing holed and corroded

offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

offside rear brake pipe from hose corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,150 miles

front propshaft (forward) universal joint slight play

front propshaft centre sliding joint play

front propshaft to front axle seal weepy

front propshaft to transfer box seal weepy

nearside and offside front damper lower bushes play

nearside and offside rear damper lower bushes slight play

offside front inner wheel arch plate holed and corroded

oil leak from engine

rear propshaft to transfer box seal weepy

Fail 8 Sep 2008 26,150 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front propshaft (forward) universal joint slight play

front propshaft centre sliding joint play

front propshaft to front axle seal weepy

front propshaft to transfer box seal weepy

nearside and offside front damper lower bushes play

nearside and offside rear damper lower bushes slight play

offside front inner wheel arch plate holed and corroded

oil leak from engine

rear propshaft to transfer box seal weepy

Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,584 miles

all dampers - lower bushes slight play

exhaust system corroded

offside front inner wing holed and corroded

oil leak from transfer box to rear propshaft seal

play in front propshaft centre joint

rear prop brake - drum wet

seatbelt webbing frayed on edges nearside front

Fail 8 Aug 2007 25,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all dampers - lower bushes slight play

exhaust system corroded

offside front inner wing holed and corroded

oil leak from transfer box to rear propshaft seal

play in front propshaft centre joint

rear prop brake - drum wet

seatbelt webbing frayed on edges nearside front

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,237 miles

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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RJZ 4875 is a 1987 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJZ 4875, 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 RJZ 4875 registered?

RJZ 4875 is a 1987 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 20 April 1987.

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