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HFG 605T

1999 Land Rover Series 3

Black Petrol 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

5,179 mi
Last recorded5,179 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Series 327,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 605T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 5,179 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle chassis, body and other components undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2024 5,179 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle chassis, body and other components undersealed

Fail 11 May 2012 4,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

loading door is not fitted

steering swivel joints are leaking oil

various transmission oil leaks

Pass 11 May 2012 4,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

loading door is not fitted

steering swivel joints are leaking oil

various transmission oil leaks

Fail 29 Feb 2012 4,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

axle oil leak from both front steering swivel joints

gearbox and transfer gearbox oil leaks

rear axle oil leaks

rear loading door is not fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 4,645 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 4,645 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2007 4,599 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 4,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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HFG 605T is a 1999 Land Rover Series 3 in Black with a 2,283cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 27,688 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 HFG 605T, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HFG 605T registered?

HFG 605T is a 1999 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is HFG 605T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFG 605T shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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