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VMR 56M

1988 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,452 mi
Last recorded73,452 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Light Weight57,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMR 56M
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,452 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 73,452 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Lower Brake pivot locking device insecure hand brake (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of deterioration

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 73,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of deterioration

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 73,436 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chasis welded up in various places nearside

chasis welded up in various places offside

front number plate slightly deterioated

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre slightly cracked and perished

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre slightly cracked and perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight oil leak from nearside front hub seal

slight oil leak from offside front hub seal

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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VMR 56M is a 1988 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VMR 56M, 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 VMR 56M registered?

VMR 56M is a 1988 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 11 February 1988.

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