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GNX 312T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,160 mi
Last recorded68,160 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNX 312T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,160 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 68,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near leaf hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mid near leaf mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near leaf hanger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,552 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 67,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,854 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front outriggers corroded

both sides rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,214 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,614 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 65,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 63,447 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,552 miles

near side front floor corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2007 62,520 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

near side front floor corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2006 61,752 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 60,753 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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GNX 312T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol 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 GNX 312T, 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 GNX 312T registered?

GNX 312T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 23 July 1979.

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The MOT history for GNX 312T 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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