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XGU 946M

1978 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,224 mi
Last recorded82,224 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Series 360,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGU 946M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,541 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 81,451 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested axle oil leaking from break drum (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,064 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 80,928 miles

chassis cover in under seal

Fail 23 May 2017 80,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis cover in under seal

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,830 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,171 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,724 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust pipe

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,257 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,034 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 79,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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XGU 946M is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 60,550 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 XGU 946M, 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 48 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 XGU 946M registered?

XGU 946M is a 1978 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is XGU 946M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGU 946M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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