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HVY 662S

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

30,810 mi
Last recorded30,810 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2006
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVY 662S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2006 30,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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HVY 662S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 60,550 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 HVY 662S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HVY 662S?

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What year was HVY 662S registered?

HVY 662S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is HVY 662S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVY 662S shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HVY 662S have outstanding finance?

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