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VWE 417Y

1977 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,885 mi
Last recorded32,885 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Lightweight74,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWE 417Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,885 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 32,883 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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 Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2005 31,458 miles

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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VWE 417Y is a 1977 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWE 417Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VWE 417Y?

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What year was VWE 417Y registered?

VWE 417Y is a 1977 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is VWE 417Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWE 417Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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