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VRH 409W

1981 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,453 mi
Last recorded50,453 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Light Weight55,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRH 409W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 50,453 miles

all 4 tyres has slight stepping 2011 dot codes

Fail 25 Jun 2026 50,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres has slight stepping 2011 dot codes

Pass 27 May 2020 49,388 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 49,388 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,953 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 48,051 miles

all tyres slightly out of shape

front number plate slightly faded

front seatbelts slightly damaged and webbing fluffy

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 47,996 miles

offside front chassis leg corroded behind bumper

Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,896 miles

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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VRH 409W is a 1981 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 55,442 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 VRH 409W, 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 45 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 VRH 409W registered?

VRH 409W is a 1981 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VRH 409W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRH 409W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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