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ERC 970T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,933 mi
Last recorded14,933 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERC 970T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,933 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 9,788 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 4,510 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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ERC 970T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ERC 970T, 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 ERC 970T?

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What year was ERC 970T registered?

ERC 970T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ERC 970T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERC 970T shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ERC 970T have outstanding finance?

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