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VBO 122S

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,303 mi
Last recorded53,303 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBO 122S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,303 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wheel aches starting to corrode

chassis starting to corrode

Fail 19 Dec 2017 53,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arches starting to corrrode

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 22 Dec 2016 51,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 51,912 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 50,775 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear body mounting points corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,520 miles

o/s/f both resr tyres side walls cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,393 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,223 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 46,917 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 46,236 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 44,834 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,862 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 43,860 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,868 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 40,677 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 40,677 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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VBO 122S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBO 122S, 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.

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What year was VBO 122S registered?

VBO 122S is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 11 April 1978.

Is VBO 122S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBO 122S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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