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HVG 499L

1975 Land Rover Series 3

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,530 mi
Last recorded84,530 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Series 352,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 499L
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 84,530 miles

all brake pipes suspect condition due to heavy covering of underseal,dirt and grease.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 84,525 miles

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all brake pipes suspect condition due to heavy covering of underseal,dirt and grease.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 84,412 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 84,015 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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HVG 499L is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3 in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 52,751 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 HVG 499L, 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 51 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 HVG 499L registered?

HVG 499L is a 1975 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is HVG 499L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVG 499L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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