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XWW 160J

1978 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,770 mi
Last recorded7,770 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWW 160J
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 May 2017 7,770 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 7,752 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 7,717 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 7,552 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 7,037 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,370 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 3,685 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 1,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 98,832 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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XWW 160J is a 1978 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XWW 160J, 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 48 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 XWW 160J registered?

XWW 160J is a 1978 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 15 November 1978.

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