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CBY 848T

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,135 mi
Last recorded90,135 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBY 848T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,135 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 18 May 2012 89,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 88,896 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 88,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 88,742 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,742 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 88,742 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 86,757 miles

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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CBY 848T 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 CBY 848T, 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

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What year was CBY 848T registered?

CBY 848T is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 27 September 1978.

Is CBY 848T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBY 848T 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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