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NOP 179F

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,393 mi
Last recorded22,393 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOP 179F
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,393 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 22,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,767 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 19,767 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 154,421 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 15,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,297 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 15,297 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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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NOP 179F is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NOP 179F, 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 NOP 179F registered?

NOP 179F is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 November 1979.

Is NOP 179F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOP 179F shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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