CarVerify

Free Car Check

TJT 398R

1984 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,642 mi
Last recorded62,642 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Light Weight46,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJT 398R
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
View full Land Rover Light Weight reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 62,642 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front spring bushes worn + front springs splayed.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,168 miles

front spring bushes worn, and front springs splayed

Fail 24 Aug 2018 62,168 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front spring bushes worn, and front springs splayed

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,536 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 61,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 6,139 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 61,364 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 61,096 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 61,094 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear diff pinion bearing worn

Pass 6 May 2011 60,621 miles

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 58,393 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 58,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,944 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
Full Land Rover Light Weight reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TJT 398R is a 1984 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 46,461 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 TJT 398R, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TJT 398R?

You can check the full history of TJT 398R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TJT 398R registered?

TJT 398R is a 1984 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is TJT 398R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJT 398R shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TJT 398R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TJT 398R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.