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BTX 930V

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

15,058 mi
Last recorded15,058 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTX 930V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 15,058 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Both front tyres perished

Exhaust corroded

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion nearside floor

Slight corrosion nearside front chassis leg

Fail 7 Aug 2015 15,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front hub seals leaking

Both front tyres perished

Exhaust corroded

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion nearside floor

Slight corrosion nearside front chassis leg

Pass 24 Jul 2014 15,025 miles

corrosion on n/s/f chassis leg

front hub seals leaking

front shocks damp

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 14,969 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking

nearside front tyre perished

no center seat belt fitted

offside front tyre perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

vehicle smokes a little

Fail 17 Jul 2013 14,969 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking

nearside front tyre perished

no center seat belt fitted

offside front tyre perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

vehicle smokes a little

Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,845 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding

slight play in front top and bottom balljoints

swivel hubs leaking

Fail 21 Jun 2012 14,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding

slight play in front top and bottom balljoints

swivel hubs leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,771 miles

chassis showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f swivel hub damp

Fail 29 Jun 2011 14,758 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

body corroded

chassis corroded

front swivel hubs damp

Pass 1 Jul 2010 14,718 miles

o/s/f top balljoint has play

oil leak

slight oil leak from front hubs

Fail 25 Jun 2010 14,708 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f top balljoint has play

oil leak

slight oil leak from front hubs

Fail 1 Dec 2009 14,685 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front axle diff pinion leaking.

Near-Side and Off-Side front axle swivel balls leaking oil.

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,445 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Nov 2008 14,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 41,141 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 14,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 13,745 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 13,745 miles

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

both front hub seals leaking

excesive oil leak coming from engine

n/s/front mirror damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2005 12,149 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 12,149 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2005 12,112 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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BTX 930V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 BTX 930V, 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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BTX 930V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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