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AVG 553S

1976 Land Rover Series 3

Grey Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,977 mi
Last recorded92,977 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Series 345,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 553S
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 92,896 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end modification unsafe fouling body part (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt missing x3 (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure Engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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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AVG 553S is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3 in Grey with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 45,974 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 AVG 553S, 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Series 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVG 553S registered?

AVG 553S is a 1976 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 27 January 1976.

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The MOT history for AVG 553S 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.

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