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SKW 312Y

1982 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,080 mi
Last recorded52,080 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Light Weight54,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKW 312Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 52,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 51,970 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,862 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,581 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,388 miles

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Lower Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 51,388 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Lower Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 51,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 51,085 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SKW 312Y is a 1982 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SKW 312Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKW 312Y registered?

SKW 312Y is a 1982 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 10 November 1982.

Is SKW 312Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKW 312Y shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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