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BLE 711S

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLE 711S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 6 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,409 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 71,309 miles

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 70,992 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 70,504 miles

Exhaust emissions CO close to 4.5% limit,(4.3%).

Light seepage from nearside front swivel hub.

Underside (including brake pipes) heavily undersealed, checks made as possible.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,576 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 69,447 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,106 miles

most brake pipes coated with grease

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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BLE 711S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 60,550 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 BLE 711S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BLE 711S?

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What year was BLE 711S registered?

BLE 711S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BLE 711S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLE 711S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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