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GFS 347T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

15,416 mi
Last recorded15,416 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFS 347T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 15,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 15,416 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear hub leaking

offside tractor joint leaking

rear and offside front bump stops missing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 15,416 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid low

offside rear hub leaking

offside tractor joint leaking

rear and offside front bump stops missing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 15,420 miles

coolant leak

nearside rear reflector damaged

offside rear hub leakling oil

oil leak from offside tractor joint

Fail 14 Mar 2013 15,416 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

coolant leak

nearside rear reflector damaged

offside rear hub leakling oil

oil leak from offside tractor joint

Pass 17 Mar 2012 14,720 miles

offside front bump stop missing

rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,598 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 14,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

off side front bump stop missing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,587 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 12,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 1,085 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 9,950 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front bump stop missing

oil leak from off side rear hub

Pass 17 Mar 2008 5,683 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 5,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 243 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 1 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 62,429 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 64,407 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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GFS 347T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GFS 347T, 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 GFS 347T registered?

GFS 347T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 10 May 1979.

Is GFS 347T safe to buy?

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