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GPV 57T

1988 Land Rover Light Weight

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

257 mi
Last recorded257 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Light Weight57,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 57T
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 257 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis brace bar corroded and holed

Nearside Front floor pan heavily corroded and thin

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

drivers door is hard to close but can be latched in the closed position

rear cross member bent

vehicle chassis has had numerous welding patch repairs

Fail 21 May 2019 257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing slidder centre (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering steering box mount and brake mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front chassis brace bar corroded and holed

Nearside Front floor pan heavily corroded and thin

drivers door is hard to close but can be latched in the closed position

engine and transmission have multiple oil leaks

rear cross member bent

tyre pressures are low

vehicle chassis has had numerous welding patch repairs

Pass 16 May 2016 215 miles

Front propshaft dust cover missing

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front swivel leaking and dust cover split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre seat not fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 214 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all front lights go out intermittantly (1.7.5c)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Front propshaft dust cover missing

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Front swivel leaking and dust cover split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre seat not fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,775 miles

main beam tell tail not working

near side front cover corroded on chassis mounting point under wheel arch.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,773 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear 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.C.1d)

main beam tell tail not working

near side front cover corroded on chassis mounting point under wheel arch.

Pass 16 May 2014 7,887 miles

rear cross member very corroded

wipers poor but just acceptable

Fail 5 Jun 2013 7,200 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 7,200 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 6,486 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 May 2012 6,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear braking uneven

Fail 12 May 2011 5,469 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlight beam patterns poor but just acceptable

brake performance just acceptable

Pass 12 May 2011 5,469 miles

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

both headlight beam patterns poor but just acceptable

brake performance just acceptable

Pass 8 May 2009 5,218 miles

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,641 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2007 80,773 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 80,773 miles

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

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 80,773 miles

off side front steering has a small amount of play

slight oil leak from nesr side front hub seal

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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GPV 57T is a 1988 Land Rover Light Weight in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 57,723 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 GPV 57T, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Light Weight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GPV 57T registered?

GPV 57T is a 1988 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 19 January 1988.

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