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ABW 991L

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,852 mi
Last recorded93,852 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 991L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 93,852 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,816 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 93,816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,692 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 93,418 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 93,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 93,202 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 92,730 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 92,250 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 92,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 91,267 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 90,460 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 90,460 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?

Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
1,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 927
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 701
Stop lamp not working 608
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 450
position lamp(s) not working 426
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ABW 991L is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 42,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series 3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 927 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 991L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABW 991L registered?

ABW 991L is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 4 June 1979.

Is ABW 991L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 991L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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