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PFW 925V

1980 Land Rover Light Weight

White Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

96,078 mi
Last recorded96,078 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Light Weight67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFW 925V
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 96,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

upper and under body corrosion

Fail 13 May 2019 96,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

upper and under body corrosion

Pass 17 May 2018 95,757 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 95,375 miles

Slight blow from front exhaust.

Wind screen panel corroded , not a prescribed area..................

Fail 10 May 2016 95,352 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Slight blow from front exhaust.

Wind screen panel corroded , not a prescribed area..................

Pass 15 May 2015 94,544 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 94,527 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 92,416 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 92,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 90,109 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 90,010 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,010 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2005 90,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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PFW 925V is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight in White with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 PFW 925V, 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 46 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 PFW 925V registered?

PFW 925V is a 1980 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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