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KWR 252V

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,343 mi
Last recorded42,343 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWR 252V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 42,343 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint slight oil leak

Offside Front swivel joint slight oil leak

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Fail 24 Nov 2020 42,342 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering swivel slight oil leak

Offside Front steering swivel slight oil leak

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,342 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight play in nearside front axle joint/.all hubs weeping

Pass 16 May 2018 42,342 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

rear hubs leaking

Pass 16 May 2017 42,342 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,342 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 42,342 miles

fuel pump rusty

nearside and offside window frames loose

slight leak on steering balls

slight oil leak offside rear brake drum

Fail 10 Aug 2013 42,342 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

fuel pump rusty

nearside and offside window frames loose

remaining steering component ball joint dust covers cracked

slight leak on steering balls

slight oil leak offside rear brake drum

Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,342 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 42,342 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s/r half shaft bolts loose

Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,342 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 42,342 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 42,342 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,342 miles

brake pipes close to exhaust on o/s/chassis

floor cover over gear box not fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2009 42,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes close to exhaust on o/s/chassis

floor cover over gear box not fitted

o/s/f aim not cheched

Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,342 miles

front centre seat belt not fitted

full seat belt harnes fitted

slight rust on brake pipes over chassis

Fail 28 Jul 2007 42,342 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

front centre seat not fitted

full seat belt harnes fitted to both front seats

slight rust on brake pipes over chassis

Pass 25 May 2006 42,342 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 42,345 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

no hazards fitted

no rear fog light reqed

rear brake flex manufacture soft

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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KWR 252V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KWR 252V, 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 KWR 252V registered?

KWR 252V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 3 October 1979.

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