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GSJ 442

1987 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,513 mi
Last recorded80,513 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Light Weight77,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSJ 442
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 80,513 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,152 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 80,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,073 miles

o/s front flexie brake hose fitted through stering joint and hub

Fail 19 Jul 2012 80,067 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front flexie brake hose fitted through stering joint and hub

Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,000 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,901 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 79,668 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/r tyres have ageing cracks

Fail 13 Jun 2008 79,668 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

o/s/f n/s/r tyres have ageing cracks

Pass 24 May 2007 79,619 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 79,583 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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GSJ 442 is a 1987 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 77,598 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 GSJ 442, 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 39 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 GSJ 442 registered?

GSJ 442 is a 1987 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is GSJ 442 safe to buy?

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