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RFM 147L

1992 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,432 mi
Last recorded35,432 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Light Weight40,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 147L
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 35,432 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 22 Apr 2020 35,430 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Dec 2018 34,930 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 34,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 34,328 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,533 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 32,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 32,358 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,335 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 32,334 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,758 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 31,077 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 31,077 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,335 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 29,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 29,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,335 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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RFM 147L is a 1992 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Light Weight models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,264 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 RFM 147L, 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 34 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 RFM 147L registered?

RFM 147L is a 1992 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 11 September 1992.

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