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BOK 487T

1979 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,914 mi
Last recorded41,914 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Light Weight36,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOK 487T
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 41,914 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,429 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,709 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 40,302 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,223 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,960 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,697 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 36,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,327 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 35,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,224 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,207 miles

all brake flexi hoses are perishing

exhaust emmisions are a bit smokey after tickover but soon clears

exhaust system very rusty

offside front brakes judder slightly

rear brakes are binding slightly in reverse direction

rear chassis rails are showing corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2010 32,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake flexi hoses are perishing

exhaust system very rusty

offside front brakes judder slightly

rear brakes are binding slightly in reverse direction

rear chassis rails are showing corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,089 miles

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

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

all steel pipes under vehicle are rusty

both inner rear chassis rails are showing corrosion

front service brake imbalance seems a bit high thru midrange of effort

nearside front brake drum looks oiley?

vehicle has been heavilly undersealed

Fail 14 Jul 2009 32,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all steel pipes under vehicle are rusty

both inner rear chassis rails are showing corrosion

front service brake imbalance seems a bit high thru midrange of effort

nearside front brake drum looks oiley?

vehicle has been heavilly undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,521 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front drum is wet poss axle leak

rear brake application uneven

Fail 13 May 2008 31,470 miles

Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake imbalance is very high

nearside front and offside rear brake backplates are wet

nearside front windscreen washer jet is weak

offside front headlamp is starting to go yellow

vehicle has been heavilly undersealed covering chassis and pipes underneath

Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,048 miles

offside front headlamp reflector going yellow, fading

offside rear and nearside front brake backplates appear damp

vehicle has been heavilly undersealed making corrosion assesment difficult

Fail 30 Apr 2007 31,048 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front headlamp reflector going yellow, fading

offside rear and nearside front brake backplates appear damp

vehicle has been heavilly undersealed making corrosion assesment difficult

Pass 3 Nov 2005 30,550 miles

OIL LEAKS EVIDENT NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR HUB ASSEMBLY , NOT EFFECTING BRAKE OPERATION AT TIME OF TEST

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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BOK 487T is a 1979 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 36,099 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 BOK 487T, 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 47 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 BOK 487T registered?

BOK 487T is a 1979 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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