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TRF 291R

1977 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,287 mi
Last recorded119,287 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Lightweight74,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRF 291R
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 119,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 119,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 113,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 113,441 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 107,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 101,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,884 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,289 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 81,144 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,538 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,243 miles

o/s rear disc rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,279 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 60,356 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 56,670 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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TRF 291R is a 1977 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 74,068 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 TRF 291R, 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 49 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 TRF 291R registered?

TRF 291R is a 1977 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is TRF 291R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRF 291R shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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