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AAA 443R

1977 Land Rover Series 3

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,256 mi
Last recorded55,256 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Series 350,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 443R
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 55,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside under dashboard (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet around mounting (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Direction indicators not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute both (1.4.A.2g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Oil leak swivel hub ()

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Oil leak swivel hub ()

Oil leak ()

Underside chassis & components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,933 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Fail 31 May 2016 54,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Both front hub seals leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2014 54,916 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 54,830 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 54,662 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,445 miles

nsr tyre perished

oil leak

slight play drag link ball joint

Fail 28 May 2010 54,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 54,235 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 54,080 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 54,010 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,754 miles

front diff leak

Fail 30 Nov 2007 53,743 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front diff leak

Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 53,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

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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AAA 443R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3 in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1977 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 50,428 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 AAA 443R, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AAA 443R is a 1977 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 4 March 1977.

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