MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
floor panels poorly repaired
Nearside Front Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
floor panels poorly repaired
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box fixing bolts missing x 1 (2.1.2 (c) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) Steering too tight & does not return (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Sharp bolts & fixings on screen pillar (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Manifold leaking fumes (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings From steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and functionality of the braking system is affected Bulkhead repaired & not seam welded & mounts to master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint Front propshaft (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight corrosion on offside hinge panel
How Reliable is the Land Rover Light Weight?
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RYD 149V is a 1998 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 18,091 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 RYD 149V, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RYD 149V is a 1998 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 24 April 1998.
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