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RNV 472V

1979 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,131 mi
Last recorded36,131 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Lightweight22,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNV 472V
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2019 36,131 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 34,918 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 33,355 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,067 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,573 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,302 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,927 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 27,927 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 27,909 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 27,237 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 26,540 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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RNV 472V is a 1979 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 22,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RNV 472V, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNV 472V registered?

RNV 472V is a 1979 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is RNV 472V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNV 472V shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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