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OVF 745W

1980 Land Rover Series 3

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,177 mi
Last recorded75,177 miles
Recorded on18 May 2006
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Series 359,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVF 745W
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 May 2006 75,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

slight oil leak on nearside and offside front hubs

Pass 18 May 2006 75,177 miles

oil leak

slight oil leak on nearside and offside front hubs

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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OVF 745W is a 1980 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 59,362 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 OVF 745W, 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 46 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 OVF 745W?

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What year was OVF 745W registered?

OVF 745W is a 1980 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 15 September 1980.

Is OVF 745W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVF 745W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OVF 745W have outstanding finance?

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