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KUB 158V

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,115 mi
Last recorded55,115 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUB 158V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 55,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 53,751 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,515 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 53,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,345 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 53,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 52,236 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 52,211 miles

slight bind o/s/r brakes

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,211 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,212 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 52,201 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,299 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,623 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 50,623 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KUB 158V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KUB 158V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUB 158V registered?

KUB 158V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 5 November 1979.

Is KUB 158V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUB 158V shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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