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OAV 566W

1999 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,799 mi
Last recorded42,799 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Series 327,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAV 566W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,799 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 42,799 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,540 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 42,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cut in offside front tyre

play in both front hubs

tyres perished

Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,031 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 42,031 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

offside door mirror cracked

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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OAV 566W is a 1999 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 27,688 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 OAV 566W, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OAV 566W registered?

OAV 566W is a 1999 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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