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VCG 282V

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,640 mi
Last recorded37,640 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCG 282V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,640 miles

general previos welding repairs to chassis

some spreading of rear springs

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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VCG 282V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 42,335 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 VCG 282V, 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 47 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 VCG 282V registered?

VCG 282V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is VCG 282V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCG 282V shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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