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BFW 362W

1998 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,658 mi
Last recorded37,658 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 362W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion on both chassis legs

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

slight gas leak at manifold to downpipe flanges

slight oil leak at gearbox

slight oil leak at rear diff

Fail 12 Jun 2008 37,650 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,638 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 37,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,605 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 37,605 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE light surface cracking on off/side/front trye sidewall

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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BFW 362W is a 1998 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Land Rover SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFW 362W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BFW 362W registered?

BFW 362W is a 1998 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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The MOT history for BFW 362W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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