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AJC 504W

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,174 mi
Last recorded7,174 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJC 504W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 7,174 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 7,173 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 7,173 miles

o/s/f tyre slight cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2006 45,466 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 45,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight movement within shock absorber ram offside rear and nearside rear

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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AJC 504W is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 3,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJC 504W, 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.

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What year was AJC 504W registered?

AJC 504W is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is AJC 504W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJC 504W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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