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YNC 141L

1983 Land Rover Lightweight

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,456 mi
Last recorded37,456 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Lightweight42,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNC 141L
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,456 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 37,378 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 37,193 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer slightly loose.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,608 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 36,608 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,508 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2012 36,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,471 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 36,471 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,401 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 36,401 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009
Fail 24 Sep 2009

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 36,158 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008

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

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007
Fail 28 Aug 2007

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006
Fail 29 Jul 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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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YNC 141L is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 42,867 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 YNC 141L, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YNC 141L registered?

YNC 141L is a 1983 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 8 September 1983.

Is YNC 141L safe to buy?

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