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KYB 594T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,702 mi
Last recorded50,702 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYB 594T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,702 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front wiperblade rubber slightly peeling at ends

Fail 12 Dec 2018 50,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front wiperblade rubber slightly peeling at ends

Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,127 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 50,125 miles

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

Front Braking system leaking Servo (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TR 4 (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,639 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 47,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,638 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 47,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,562 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 47,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,524 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,458 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 47,458 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,840 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,840 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,420 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 45,697 miles

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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KYB 594T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KYB 594T, 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 KYB 594T registered?

KYB 594T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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