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WPO 784T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

24,573 mi
Last recorded24,573 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 784T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 24,573 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 24,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 24,417 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 24,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,044 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sidewall cracking near side rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2014 24,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sidewall cracking near side rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2013 23,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

side wall cracking near side rear tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2013 23,540 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

side wall cracking near side rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2012 23,097 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 23,093 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 22,697 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,697 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 22,045 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 22,045 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,325 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,705 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 19,962 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 17,282 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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WPO 784T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WPO 784T, 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 WPO 784T registered?

WPO 784T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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