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VKP 989X

1982 Land Rover Light Weight

Beige Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,463 mi
Last recorded32,463 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Light Weight54,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKP 989X
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 32,463 miles

all four tyres have slight sidewall cracking

chassis ladder and outriggers are covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,296 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn front joint ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 32,124 miles

rear propshaft has slight wear in front UJ.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,868 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 31,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,599 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 31,412 miles

n/s rear tyre perished(cracking on shoulders)

Fail 18 May 2011 31,412 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

n/s rear tyre perished(cracking on shoulders)

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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VKP 989X is a 1982 Land Rover Light Weight in Beige with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKP 989X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKP 989X registered?

VKP 989X is a 1982 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 19 January 1982.

Is VKP 989X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKP 989X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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