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EDD 98T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,062 mi
Last recorded19,062 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2006
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 98T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2006 19,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,062 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
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EDD 98T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EDD 98T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EDD 98T?

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What year was EDD 98T registered?

EDD 98T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is EDD 98T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDD 98T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EDD 98T have outstanding finance?

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