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AOV 902T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,327 mi
Last recorded9,327 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOV 902T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 9,327 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 9,156 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 9,015 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 8,874 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 8,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 4,557 miles

tow ball cover fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2010 4,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

tow ball cover fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 4,230 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 4,230 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 4,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 4,000 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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AOV 902T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AOV 902T, 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 AOV 902T registered?

AOV 902T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 14 June 1979.

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The MOT history for AOV 902T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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