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FEH 292Y

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,956 mi
Last recorded39,956 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEH 292Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 39,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,919 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 38,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,489 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 38,489 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,249 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 37,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,518 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 36,516 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 56,200 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,871 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,441 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,022 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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FEH 292Y is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FEH 292Y, 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

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What year was FEH 292Y registered?

FEH 292Y is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FEH 292Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEH 292Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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