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VNP 612L

1990 Land Rover Light Weight

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

55,183 mi
Last recorded55,183 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 612L
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2008 55,183 miles

Difficult to enter and exit vehicle due to sports seat and roll bar.

Front propshaft rear bolts need to be slightly longer to contact the nyloc sectiion of nut to maintain security.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks from osf hub and front diff seal and slight leal on steering box

Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,183 miles

Difficult to enter and exit vehicle due to sports seat and roll bar.

Front propshaft rear bolts need to be slightly longer to contact the nyloc sectiion of nut to maintain security.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks from osf hub and front diff seal and slight leal on steering box

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 52,891 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 52,891 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

both front and nearside rear bump stop rubbers missing

one bolt missing and one bolt loose on offside half shaft

Fail 28 Sep 2005 52,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jul 2005 52,870 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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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VNP 612L is a 1990 Land Rover Light Weight in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 VNP 612L, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VNP 612L is a 1990 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 2 November 1990.

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