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KNN 576V

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Beige Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,466 mi
Last recorded38,466 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNN 576V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,466 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 38,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,399 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 37,393 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,075 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 37,075 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,957 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2006 36,672 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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 576V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Beige with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 576V, 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 576V registered?

KNN 576V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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The MOT history for KNN 576V shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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