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LKW 236W

1981 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Diesel 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,620 mi
Last recorded104,620 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Light Weight55,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKW 236W
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 104,620 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,373 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,900 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 102,081 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,595 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 99,333 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 99,058 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 99,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 98,000 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR DIFF SEAL SLIGHT LEAK, NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRRORS CRACKED.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 36,993 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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LKW 236W is a 1981 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,225cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 55,442 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 LKW 236W, 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 45 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 LKW 236W registered?

LKW 236W is a 1981 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 15 June 1981.

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