Est: £18,000 - £22,000
1979 Land Rover Series III 88" Canvas Tilt
United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 512
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1979 right-hand drive Land Rover Series III 88", which has been painstakingly restored with a new galvanised chassis, rebuilt engine, running gear and brakes. Finished in Pastel Green, it features Limestone wheels, a canvas tilt, and subtle sound-proofing, making it a remarkable British classic ready to be enjoyed.
Condition
8
Painstakingly restored, sparingly used since.
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Manual
Transmission:
90153216A
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
BRM 174T
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The introduction of the Series III in 1971 ushered in further refinements to the stout and sturdy concept launched in 1948 and marked the final evolution of the original leaf-sprung Land Rover.
Notable improvements over the outgoing Series II and IIA included a higher compression version of the venerable 2.25-litre petrol engine mated to a gearbox that now benefitted from synchromesh on all four gears.
The Series III uses a hydraulic slave cylinder operating directly on the clutch fork, whereas the Series II used a more complex mechanical linkage and vertical cylinder set-up.
It also saw the advent of a more driver-oriented dashboard surrounded by a moulded plastic fascia with driver-facing gauges, whilst the exterior also received further refinements with the introduction of it’s well recognised plastic ABS grille.
This right-hand drive, home-market example was first registered on 16th March 1979.
Purchased by our vendor in 2024, the Land Rover and has evidently been painstakingl...
Points of note
£632
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,740
Median Price (Since 2020)
£44,106
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 23 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
72,652 miles
Registration Date
1979-03-16
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 24 2018 with 72,652 miles
Failed
On Aug 14 2018 with 72,652 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Failed
On Jun 23 2010 with 72,621 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Jan 22 2010 with 71,835 miles
Failed
On Jan 21 2010 with 71,835 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Mar 26 2008 with 71,512 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- chassis corroded
Failed
On Mar 11 2008 with 71,512 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- chassis badly corroded
- n/s/f globe joint leaking grease
Passed
On Aug 25 2006 with 64,552 miles
Failed
On Aug 25 2006 with 64,552 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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