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VEJ 95V

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,059 mi
Last recorded3,059 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEJ 95V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 3,059 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 651 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 98,307 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 97,604 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 97,567 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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VEJ 95V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEJ 95V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VEJ 95V?

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What year was VEJ 95V registered?

VEJ 95V is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 18 September 1979.

Is VEJ 95V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEJ 95V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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