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EPE 781J

1970 Land Rover Series 3

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,103 mi
Last recorded85,103 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1970 Land Rover Series 356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPE 781J
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer side walls are cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer side walls and tread is cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer side walls are cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area on both sides are slightly scratched from wipers. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight wiper blade scratch marks. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,038 miles

Both front tyres cracked but no cords exposed

Fail 28 Jun 2019 85,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2018 84,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed.

Offside Front Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed.

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed.

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed

Offside Front Brake is binding slightly.

Offside Front Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed

Fail 29 Jun 2016 84,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed

Offside Front Brake is binding slightly.

Offside Front Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked and perished but no ply or cords are exposed

Pass 22 May 2015 84,375 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 84,373 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,229 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all chassis outriggers are corroded.

nsf floor/body is holed and corroded.

nsf inner wheel arch is holed and corroded.

osf inner wheel arch is holed and corroded.

osf tyre is cracked but no ply or cords are exposed.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 84,229 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsf floor/body is corroded and holed.

nsf inner wheel arch is holed and corroded

osf inner wheel arch is corroded and holed.

osf tyre is cracked and perrished but no ply or cords are exposed.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 84,207 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

vehicle pulls to offside under braking

Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 83,213 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 83,211 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 83,164 miles

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
Full Land Rover Series 3 reliability report

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EPE 781J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3 in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 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 EPE 781J, 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 56 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 EPE 781J registered?

EPE 781J is a 1970 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 14 December 1970.

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