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TCX 71T

1979 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

7,398 mi
Last recorded7,398 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Lightweight22,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCX 71T
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 7,398 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 7,398 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 7,398 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 7,398 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 7,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,350 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,036 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 70,036 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 6,790 miles

steering box drop arm loose

Pass 15 Jul 2010 6,407 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 5,778 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 5,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2007 5,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2006 5,706 miles

n/s steering bar ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2005 5,565 miles

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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TCX 71T is a 1979 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 22,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TCX 71T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TCX 71T registered?

TCX 71T is a 1979 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is TCX 71T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCX 71T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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