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FKG 385M

1973 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,075 mi
Last recorded72,075 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKG 385M
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,075 miles

Central Front gearbox mounts in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2017 72,009 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Central Front gearbox mounts in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2016 71,592 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 70,387 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 70,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 10,102 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,772 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 62,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,178 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 62,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 May 2012 62,171 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,909 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 61,902 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 55,544 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

near side front tyre low on tread

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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FKG 385M is a 1973 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FKG 385M, 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 53 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKG 385M registered?

FKG 385M is a 1973 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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The MOT history for FKG 385M shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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