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OVW 344V

1980 Land Rover Series 3

Brown Diesel 228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,461 mi
Last recorded39,461 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Series 359,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVW 344V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine228cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,461 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,702 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 38,702 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,621 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 38,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,308 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 35,308 miles

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.

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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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?

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