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FWW 468L

1979 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,516 mi
Last recorded71,516 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Lightweight22,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 468L
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 71,516 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,491 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,290 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 71,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,179 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,058 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 71,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,809 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 70,799 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,313 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 68,293 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 656,925 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 66,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FWW 468L is a 1979 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 64.3%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 22,590 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 FWW 468L, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWW 468L?

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What year was FWW 468L registered?

FWW 468L is a 1979 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is FWW 468L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 468L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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