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UUY 45Y

1983 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,365 mi
Last recorded9,365 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Lightweight42,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 45Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 9,365 miles

Oil leak

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front hub seal weeping

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 9,365 miles

Centre Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front hub seal weeping

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 8,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 3,730 miles

BODY AND MOUNTINGS DIFFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO UNDERSEAL

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT SUSPENSION HUBS HAVE SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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

WELDING DIFFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO UNDERSEAL

Fail 30 Apr 2010 3,730 miles

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

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

BODY AND MOUNTINGS DIFFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO UNDERSEAL

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

FRONT SUSPENSION HUBS HAVE SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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

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

WELDING DIFFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO UNDERSEAL

Pass 16 Jan 2009 11,382 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 11,382 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 6,419 miles

nearside front and offside front swivel hubs have a slight misting of oil.

slight kink in offside front to rear brake pipe.

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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UUY 45Y is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 42,867 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 Lightweight fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UUY 45Y, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UUY 45Y registered?

UUY 45Y is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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