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DOA 816V

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,713 mi
Last recorded39,713 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOA 816V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 39,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s and n/s front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 2 Nov 2020 39,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s and n/s front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,858 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 38,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 38,261 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear fuel tank support (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion around and under passengers seat (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion behind drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 38,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion rear fuel tank support (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion around and under passengers seat (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion behind drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 38,212 miles

Nearside Front arch has small hole

Nearside Front small hole in floorpan

Pass 10 Oct 2016 38,212 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,212 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust system corroded.

offside front floor panel/footwell corroded slightly.

Pass 30 May 2013 38,212 miles

nearside rear chassis to body outrigger corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,212 miles

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

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

nearside rear chassis outrigger corroded in non-prescribed area.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,212 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,212 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 38,212 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,212 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 38,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,212 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 38,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006
Fail 18 Jan 2006 38,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DOA 816V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DOA 816V, 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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What year was DOA 816V registered?

DOA 816V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 14 December 1979.

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