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GAW 48M

1974 Land Rover Series 3

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,659 mi
Last recorded34,659 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Series 358,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAW 48M
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 3
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 34,659 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,250 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,981 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 58,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,830 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,812 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 58,807 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 58,169 miles

all four tyres side walls cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,751 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 57,751 miles

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

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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GAW 48M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3 in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Series 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 58,256 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 GAW 48M, 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 52 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 GAW 48M registered?

GAW 48M is a 1974 Land Rover Series 3, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is GAW 48M safe to buy?

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