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RYC 149V

1990 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

41,769 mi
Last recorded41,769 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Lightweight35,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYC 149V
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,769 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 41,742 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,462 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,543 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 40,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,855 miles

Front propshaft sliding joint worn.

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 39,855 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front propshaft sliding joint worn.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,784 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2012 38,784 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2011 38,012 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,112 miles

Slight weep steering box

Fail 27 Mar 2010 36,112 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight weep steering box

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,265 miles

Oil leak

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,368 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 32,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,221 miles

yes

Fail 21 Mar 2007 28,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r inner wing shield corroded

splits in both o/s tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,160 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 28,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front headlamps fitted poorly at an angle resulting in displaced beam images

oil leak

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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RYC 149V is a 1990 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 35,514 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 RYC 149V, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RYC 149V registered?

RYC 149V is a 1990 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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