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RRS 572X

1981 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,648 mi
Last recorded39,648 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Lightweight30,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRS 572X
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 39,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,203 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 38,910 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 38,672 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,226 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 38,226 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,204 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,699 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 37,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,911 miles

Oil leak

both front swivel joint dust covers split

Fail 3 Jul 2013 36,911 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front swivel joint dust covers split

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,335 miles

Centre Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 35,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 2 Jul 2011 35,882 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,856 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 34,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 33,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/rear tyre cracks in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2008 30,906 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 27,548 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 27,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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RRS 572X is a 1981 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 30,509 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 RRS 572X, 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 45 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 RRS 572X registered?

RRS 572X is a 1981 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RRS 572X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRS 572X shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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