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ACX 786Y

1982 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

52,532 mi
Last recorded52,532 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Light Weight54,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACX 786Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2009 52,532 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

offside front hub leaking

Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,319 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre perished & requires attention

oil leak around offside hub requires attention

rear brake balance requires attention

Fail 8 Aug 2008 50,319 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre perished & requires attention

oil leak around offside hub requires attention

rear brake balance requires attention

Pass 6 Aug 2007 49,890 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 49,887 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ACX 786Y is a 1982 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 54,121 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 ACX 786Y, 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 44 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 ACX 786Y registered?

ACX 786Y is a 1982 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 3 September 1982.

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