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MCU 180K

1978 Land Rover Lightweight

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,380 mi
Last recorded34,380 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Lightweight38,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 180K
MakeLand Rover
ModelLightweight
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 34,380 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,380 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 34,380 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,380 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 34,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 34,380 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,380 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 34,380 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 34,380 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,380 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,380 miles

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 34,380 miles

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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MCU 180K is a 1978 Land Rover Lightweight in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Lightweight models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 38,514 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 MCU 180K, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Lightweight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCU 180K registered?

MCU 180K is a 1978 Land Rover Lightweight, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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