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SFD 951M

1987 Land Rover Light Weight

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,463 mi
Last recorded13,463 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Light Weight77,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFD 951M
MakeLand Rover
ModelLight Weight
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 13,463 miles

both front hubs weeping

Pass 20 May 2016 13,362 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

oil leak

slight oil leak from axle seals

Fail 16 May 2016 13,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

oil leak

slight oil leak from axle seals

Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,335 miles

corrosion in middle body anchorages \

front axle slight oil leaks at hubs\repairs and corrosion development in chassis\vehicle listing to os \corrosion in rear axle\slight play detected in steering system\rear brake pipes slightly corroded\

slight play in front steering and suspension joints\slight play in leaf spring bushes

Fail 5 Sep 2014 13,333 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion in middle body anchorages \

front axle slight oil leaks at hubs\repairs and corrosion development in chassis\vehicle listing to os \corrosion in rear axle\slight play detected in steering system\rear brake pipes slightly corroded\

slight play in front steering and suspension joints\slight play in leaf spring bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,497 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 12,490 miles

Front Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 11,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front hubs damp

Fail 7 Jan 2009 11,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front hubs damp

Pass 3 Jan 2008 9,428 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dampness around nearside rear hub

Fail 18 Dec 2007 9,428 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dampness around nearside rear hub

Pass 19 Dec 2006 8,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting rubber slightly split

surface corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 23 Dec 2005 6,543 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 6,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SFD 951M is a 1987 Land Rover Light Weight in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SFD 951M, 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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SFD 951M is a 1987 Land Rover Light Weight, first registered on 23 March 1987.

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