MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,461 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oil leak
front leaf springs in corroded state
o s f tractor housing leaking
play in front prop splines
play in steering relay box
rear bump stops missing
slight play n s f trackrod end
sparks from high low stick when starting
vehicle and chassis heavily undersealed
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
engine oil leak
front leaf springs in corroded state
o s f tractor housing leaking
play in front prop splines
play in steering relay box
rear bump stops missing
slight play n s f trackrod end
sparks from high low stick when starting
vehicle and chassis heavily undersealed
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
corrosion to o/s/f bumper bracket
oil leaks
suspension parts heavily rusted
battery insicure
battery positive loose
chassis support corroded centre section
o s outrigger corroded by fuel tank
play in rear prop uj s
play in steering relay
rear bump stops missing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
battery insicure
battery positive loose
centre chassis support corroded by exhaust
play in both rear prop uj s
play in steering relay
rear bump stops missing
rear outrigger corroded by fuel tank
Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
o s f hub cap missing
o s f tyre low
o s tyre walls perished and split
rear bump stops in poor condition
rigger corroded by fuel tank
unable to fully check chassis due to heavy underseal
vehicle not getting full throtle
How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 3?
Based on 14,076 MOT tests across 1,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OVW 344V is a 1980 Land Rover Series 3 in Brown with a 228cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 59,362 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 OVW 344V, 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 46 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 OVW 344V registered?
OVW 344V is a 1980 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 25 April 1980.
Is OVW 344V safe to buy?
The MOT history for OVW 344V 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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