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NFM 498T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,901 mi
Last recorded1,901 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFM 498T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 1,901 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 255 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 36 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 84,668 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,386 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 84,379 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,729 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 5,997 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 5,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 4,992 miles

steering has excessive play

Pass 17 Jul 2009 1,950 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 1,950 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 82,448 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 81,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 79,847 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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NFM 498T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFM 498T, 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

How do I check the history of NFM 498T?

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What year was NFM 498T registered?

NFM 498T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is NFM 498T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFM 498T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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