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GGM 159V

1987 Land Rover Series 3

Multi-colour Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,211 mi
Last recorded67,211 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Series 372,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGM 159V
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,211 miles

some dampness of off side rear brake backplate

some surface corrosion of off side chassis section

Fail 17 Jan 2007 67,200 miles

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

some dampness of n\s\r back plate

Pass 23 Jan 2006 66,972 miles

surface corrosion to chassis

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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GGM 159V is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3 in Multi-colour with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 72,837 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 GGM 159V, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GGM 159V?

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What year was GGM 159V registered?

GGM 159V is a 1987 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is GGM 159V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGM 159V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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