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RYY 679K

1982 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,524 mi
Last recorded88,524 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Light Weight54,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 679K
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,524 miles

slight corrsion on underside of vehicle on chassis

Fail 2 Dec 2014 88,515 miles

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrsion on underside of vehicle on chassis

Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,225 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 88,208 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear box exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 89,622 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,222 miles

all wheels and tyres fitted to the vehicle are aftermarket fitment

both front spheres have been covered in bags , also covered in oil

diff has strenthing parts welded to it

offside front outrigger has corroded holes

underside of the vehicle badly corrded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 85,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all wheels and tyres fitted to the vehicle are aftermarket fitment

both front spheres have been covered in bags , also covered in oil

diff has strenthing parts welded to it

offside front outrigger has corroded holes

underside of the vehicle badly corrded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,578 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 83,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 80,426 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 79,208 miles

Propshaft component defective

many parts of the chassis have been patched and undersealed

Fail 29 Jan 2008 79,188 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

most of the chassis has been patched and undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2006 78,265 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

many plates welded on chassis.

steering heavy vehicle raised.

How Reliable is the Land Rover Light Weight?

Based on 2,171 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 94
Stop lamp not working 79
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
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RYY 679K is a 1982 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,121 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 Light Weight fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RYY 679K, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYY 679K registered?

RYY 679K is a 1982 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 22 December 1982.

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