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GOF 163V

1979 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,528 mi
Last recorded36,528 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Light Weight36,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOF 163V
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 36,528 miles

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

Offside Front Cracking and perishing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre is cracking

Offside front tyre is cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,231 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,144 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,104 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 36,099 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,385 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,700 miles

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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GOF 163V is a 1979 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOF 163V, 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 GOF 163V registered?

GOF 163V is a 1979 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is GOF 163V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOF 163V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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