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GFS 374T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,807 mi
Last recorded12,807 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFS 374T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 12,807 miles

Both front tyres are starting to crack

Chassic is getting rusty in places

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front swivel hub slight leak

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside rear brake back plate slightly moist.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 12,801 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are starting to crack

Chassic is getting rusty in places

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front swivel hub slight leak

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside rear brake back plate slightly moist.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,772 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

general age related corrosion to the chassis.

the o.s.r.and n.s.r.suspension rebound rubbers are missing.

the rear u/j on the front prop shaft is worn.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 10,725 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 10,519 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 10,372 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 10,231 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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GFS 374T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GFS 374T, 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 374T registered?

GFS 374T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is GFS 374T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFS 374T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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