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GSE 218T

1979 Land Rover SERIES3

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,235 mi
Last recorded84,235 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover SERIES388,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSE 218T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,197 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,090 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,988 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

water leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,919 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front swivel joint seals have slight leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 83,919 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front swivel joint seals have slight leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,772 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 83,170 miles

both rear tyres perrished no cords exposed

Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,880 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 82,855 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 82,164 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 82,164 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 81,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 80,897 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 80,897 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover SERIES3?

Based on 1,342 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 95
Stop lamp not working 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 53
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34
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GSE 218T is a 1979 Land Rover SERIES3 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 88,536 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 SERIES3 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GSE 218T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SERIES3 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GSE 218T is a 1979 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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