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KNN 329V

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Black Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,528 mi
Last recorded27,528 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNN 329V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,528 miles

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2009 27,528 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both front wipers are split and smearing

handbrake lower lever bolt is loose

Fail 23 Jun 2008 19,948 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both front wipers are split and smearing

handbrake lower lever bolt is loose

Fail 4 Jun 2008 19,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both front wiper blades are split

exhaust is blowing in various places

handbrake lower lever pivot bolt is loose

Pass 30 May 2007 14,581 miles

under body coated with under seal

Pass 30 May 2006 14,220 miles

under body coated with under seal

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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KNN 329V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Black with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 42,335 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 KNN 329V, 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 47 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 KNN 329V registered?

KNN 329V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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