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JNJ 765V

1980 Land Rover SERIES3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,360 mi
Last recorded16,360 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1980 Land Rover SERIES375,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNJ 765V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSERIES3
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 16,360 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery insecure

main beam tell tail not working

Fail 6 Feb 2012 16,360 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

battery insecure

both front hub seals leaking

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 2 Feb 2011 16,360 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 16,360 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,360 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear prop splines worn - not excessive

Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,360 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear no.plate stuck over the top of military plate at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2007 12,215 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

steering damper fixing loose

Pass 17 Feb 2006 7,505 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 7,502 miles

Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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JNJ 765V is a 1980 Land Rover SERIES3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover SERIES3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 75,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JNJ 765V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover SERIES3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JNJ 765V registered?

JNJ 765V is a 1980 Land Rover SERIES3, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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The MOT history for JNJ 765V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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