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DNG 190T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

96,809 mi
Last recorded96,809 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNG 190T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,809 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front swivel hubs leaking

gearbox cross member heavily corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2019 96,786 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

noise from nearside rear brake

steering semi seized

Pass 16 Feb 2018 96,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion gearbox crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 96,486 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion gearbox crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,092 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 96,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour glass broken (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control floor under drivers feet (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis floor (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 95,798 miles

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

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Nearside Front footwell corroded

Nearside Rear brake hanging on

Offside Front footwell corroded

emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 95,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Nearside Front footwell corroded

Nearside Rear brake hanging on

Offside Front footwell corroded

emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 94,681 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both front footwells slightly corroded

nearside front body mounting corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2014 94,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both front footwells slightly corroded

nearside front body mounting corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 93,992 miles

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

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

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

front hub seals has slight oil leak

o/s and n/s front floors corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 93,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front hubs has slight oil leek

o/s and n/s front floors rough

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,913 miles

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

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

front hubs has slight oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,431 miles

n/s body mount very rough

Fail 25 Aug 2011 93,431 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s boddy mount rough

Pass 9 Jul 2010 92,718 miles

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

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

n/s rear out rigger corroded,

o/s front out rigger corroded,

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 6 Jul 2010 92,714 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

n/s rear out rigger corroded,

o/s front out rigger corroded,

rear axle bump stops missing

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Jun 2009 92,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f n/s/r out riggers corroded

Fail 6 May 2009 92,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 91,833 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 91,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 91,271 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 91,271 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

o/s/r shock noisey

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Jan 2006 89,826 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 89,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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DNG 190T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 DNG 190T, 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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DNG 190T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 2 January 1979.

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