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VFE 953R

1977 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Diesel 2249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

22,547 mi
Last recorded22,547 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Lightweight74,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFE 953R
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,547 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,462 miles

Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

most brake pipes painted stoping assesment of pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2012 22,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

most brake pipes painted stoping assesment of pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,388 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f brake pipe slight pitting

n/s/r brake pipe slight pitting

o/s/f brake pipe slight pitting

Fail 6 Jun 2011 22,385 miles

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f brake pipe slight pitting

n/s/r brake pipe slight pitting

o/s/f brake pipe slight pitting

Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,419 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 16,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all shocker bushes in a poor condition

all steel brake pipes in a poor condition

exhast mounting points in a poor condition

front spring bushes in a poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,707 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 13,707 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 109,999 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 10,990 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2006 7,837 miles

tyres stick out past wing edge

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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VFE 953R is a 1977 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VFE 953R, 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.

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What year was VFE 953R registered?

VFE 953R is a 1977 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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The MOT history for VFE 953R shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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