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ARL 738T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

30,676 mi
Last recorded30,676 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARL 738T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,676 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 30,669 miles

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

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,416 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 54,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r lower panel not fixed

Fail 18 Jul 2006 54,304 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both front tyres near legal limit

N/s/f tyre perished on side wall

O/s/r tyre cracked on surface

Various exaust mounts loose

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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ARL 738T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 ARL 738T, 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 ARL 738T registered?

ARL 738T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ARL 738T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARL 738T shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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