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XYB 705W

1991 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,865 mi
Last recorded39,865 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Light Weight54,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYB 705W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 39,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,865 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

chassis has slight corrosion to all areas

speedo meter working but the mileage not increasing

Fail 27 Jun 2018 39,865 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

chassis has slight corrosion to all areas

Pass 15 Jun 2017 39,865 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front and offside rear tyres have slight cracking to side wall and inbetween treads

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Vehicle chassis has slight corrosion to all areas

Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,865 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Tyres have slight age related cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front offside front and rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 30 May 2014 39,865 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

n/s front o/s front o/s rear tyres age related cracking

Fail 29 May 2014 39,865 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

n/s front o/s front o/s rear tyres age related cracking

Pass 30 May 2013 39,865 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both door top have slight corrosion

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres has small cracks in side walls and in treads

Pass 29 May 2012 39,865 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,865 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s front o/s rear tyres cuts in sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,865 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s front o/s rear tyres cuts in sidewall

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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XYB 705W is a 1991 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 54,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYB 705W, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XYB 705W is a 1991 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 16 May 1991.

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