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STY 801S

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,010 mi
Last recorded50,010 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTY 801S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 50,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear hubs & offside front hubs damp

parking brake hub damp

Pass 19 Jul 2008 42,034 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2007 45,733 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 45,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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STY 801S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 60,550 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 STY 801S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of STY 801S?

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What year was STY 801S registered?

STY 801S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is STY 801S safe to buy?

The MOT history for STY 801S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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