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XEB 347T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,801 mi
Last recorded53,801 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEB 347T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,801 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 53,469 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,415 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,210 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,195 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,254 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 51,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2012 50,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 50,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

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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XEB 347T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XEB 347T, 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

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What year was XEB 347T registered?

XEB 347T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 17 January 1979.

Is XEB 347T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEB 347T shows 10 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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