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PHJ 478K

1988 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,902 mi
Last recorded36,902 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Series 354,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 478K
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 36,902 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 36,722 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,632 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,523 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 36,386 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,022 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 36,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,806 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,730 miles

chassis thin in places but sound at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2008 35,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,278 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 34,224 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear floor holed not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,490 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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PHJ 478K is a 1988 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 54,928 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 PHJ 478K, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PHJ 478K registered?

PHJ 478K is a 1988 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 29 July 1988.

Is PHJ 478K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 478K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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