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SRO 201W

1980 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,035 mi
Last recorded130,035 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Light Weight67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRO 201W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 130,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 129,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 128,817 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 126,578 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 126,572 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2012 132,942 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,290 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 84,104 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 82,683 miles

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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SRO 201W is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 SRO 201W, 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 46 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 SRO 201W registered?

SRO 201W is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 4 December 1980.

Is SRO 201W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRO 201W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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