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FKV 520T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,787 mi
Last recorded68,787 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKV 520T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,787 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,753 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,579 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,551 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Lower passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 68,459 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 68,399 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 68,328 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,328 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 68,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 67,662 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 67,133 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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FKV 520T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FKV 520T, 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 FKV 520T?

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What year was FKV 520T registered?

FKV 520T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 May 1979.

Is FKV 520T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKV 520T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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