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BRM 174T

1979 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

72,652 mi
Last recorded72,652 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Series 342,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRM 174T
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,652 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 72,652 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jun 2010 72,621 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,835 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 71,835 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 71,512 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2008 71,512 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis badly corroded

n/s/f globe joint leaking grease

Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,552 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 64,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BRM 174T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 42,335 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 BRM 174T, 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 47 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 BRM 174T registered?

BRM 174T is a 1979 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 16 March 1979.

Is BRM 174T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRM 174T shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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