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BRX 383T

1979 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,664 mi
Last recorded94,664 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover SERIES388,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 383T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 94,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency close to fail

Pass 29 Sep 2018 94,664 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate damp

Fail 29 Sep 2018 94,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear brake backing plate damp

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,629 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 94,622 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,403 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 94,403 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 94,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 93,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror cracked

rear exhaust missing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside mirror cracked

rear exhaust missing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,802 miles

floor pans corroded not prescibed areas

Fail 16 Sep 2013 93,802 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

floor pans corroded not prescibed areas

Pass 11 Sep 2012 93,610 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

offside front footwell corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,389 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 93,389 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,266 miles

both mirrors cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2010 93,266 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both mirrors cracked

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 93,150 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 93,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,967 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 92,846 miles

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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BRX 383T is a 1979 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 88,536 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRX 383T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRX 383T registered?

BRX 383T is a 1979 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BRX 383T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRX 383T shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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