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UBV 878P

1988 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,110 mi
Last recorded63,110 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Light Weight57,723 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 878P
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,110 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,625 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 62,625 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam n\s (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure n\s (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 62,614 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s front to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings os front spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n\s chassis (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o\s chassis front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n\s front to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 79,824 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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UBV 878P is a 1988 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 57,723 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 UBV 878P, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UBV 878P registered?

UBV 878P is a 1988 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 21 March 1988.

Is UBV 878P safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBV 878P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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