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£5,060 (Est: £4,200 - £5,200)
1970 LAND ROVER LIGHTWEIGHT 1/2 TON UTILITY - XWW 160J
UK • 19 Oct 2026 • Lot 9
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Land Rover Lightweight is a former Royal Navy utility vehicle, now in a station-wagon configuration with desirable upgrades like parabolic springs and radial tires. It's presented as a highly usable and well-maintained example with a good history file, making it appealing to collectors and those seeking a classic off-roader.
Condition
7
The vehicle is described as 'well-presented' and 'highly usable' with a good history file and recent replacement of four all-terrain tires. It starts and drives as expected with features reported to be working. The description indicates it has evolved to a station-wagon configuration with practical upgrades. While not pristine, it shows good overall condition with slight wear visible from its age and use.
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7,770 miles (via 2017 MOT)
1348A
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
XWW 160J
1970
Auction
Description
1970 LAND ROVER LIGHTWEIGHT 1/2 TON UTILITY - XWW 160J An interesting example of the iconic military Land Rover Lightweight, XWW 160J is described as 'Truck, Utility FFR ½ Ton, Rover 1 53 FJ 34' and was supplied to the Royal Navy under Contract No.
WV9753, which covered 38 identical vehicles, the majority of which were subsequently issued to the Royal Marines. The FFR designation stands for “Fitted For Radio”, indicating that the vehicle was originally configured as a 24-volt communications vehicle, with the engine driving a substantial generator to provide power for the radio equipment.
In its original form, it would have been a canvas-hooded utility vehicle. During its 50-plus years, the vehicle has evolved into its present station-wagon configuration, with twin bench seats fitted in the rear and standard 12-volt electrics.
It has also been equipped with parabolic springs, radial-ply tyres and freewheeling hubs, making it a particularly usable example. The current owner has enjoye...
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 11th May 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
7,770 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 12th May 2017, 7,770 miles
Passed
On 3rd May 2016, 7,752 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Passed
On 29th Apr 2015, 7,717 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Passed
On 6th Jan 2014, 7,552 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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Auction House Headquarters
Humbert & Ellis
Spella Barn, Lower Boddington, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6XX
Based in Daventry, Northamptonshire, Humbert & Ellis is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment and appraisal services.
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