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CKV 82Y

1979 Land Rover SERIES3

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,619 mi
Last recorded2,619 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2006
Typical for 1979 Land Rover SERIES388,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKV 82Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2006 2,619 miles

Oil leak n/side swivel housing.

Fail 22 Mar 2006 2,285 miles

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

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.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside front tyre perrished

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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CKV 82Y is a 1979 Land Rover SERIES3 in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CKV 82Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CKV 82Y registered?

CKV 82Y is a 1979 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is CKV 82Y safe to buy?

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